Betty Ann Kennedy

Betty Ann Kennedy (born 1930)[1] is an American bridge player from Shreveport, Louisiana.[2] She has won five world championships including four from 1974 to 1984 in partnership with Carol Sanders of Tennessee and the 2003 Venice Cup.[3] Analyst Eric Kokish wrote concerning the 2003 final match that "Kennedy was a standout, doing virtually nothing wrong."[1]

Kennedy is descended from Robert E. Lee on her father's side and from Mary Todd Lincoln on her mother's side. She studied bridge on her doctor's recommendation when she suffered from encephalitis and consequent depression.[4]

Sanders and Kennedy were known as the Southern Belles or simply The Belles.[4][5] They compiled 10 NABC wins and 8 runners-up together.[5] Their partnership is regarded as one of the best ever.

In 1993 Kennnedy became the second woman to receive the Louisiana Hall of Fame Award.[1][6] She was inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame in 2005.[7] She received the ACBL's annual sportsmanship award in 2011.[8]

Kennedy and her husband Jack, another bridge player, have four children.[1]

Bridge accomplishments

Honors

Wins

Runners-up

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Kennedy, Betty". Hall of Fame. ACBL. Retrieved 2014-11-16. Quote: "known for her unfailing graciousness and charm at the table — to partners and opponents alike."
  2. ↑ Francis, Henry G., Editor-in-Chief; Truscott, Alan F., Executive Editor; Francis, Dorthy A., Editor, Fifth Edition (1994). The Official Encyclopedia of Bridge (5th ed.). Memphis, TN: American Contract Bridge League. p. 665. ISBN 0-943855-48-9. LCCN 96188639.
  3. ↑ "Taking Inference to Its Limit Produces the Margin of Victory". Phillip Alder. The New York Times. July 16, 2005. Retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "one of the nicest and friendliest players you could meet."
      Correction published July 21, retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "has won five, not four".
  4. 1 2 "BRIDGE: One of the Southern belles". Phillip Alder. Ocala Star-Banner. January 6, 2000. Syndicated column. Reprint at Google News retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "someone who wins admirers everywhere".
  5. 1 2 "Bridge Loses Two Hall of Famers". Phillip Alder. The New York Times. August 31, 2012. Retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "Among the world's strongest pairs for many years"—concerning Carol Sanders and Kennedy; the column title refers Tom and Carol Sanders.
  6. 1 2 "Betty Ann Kennedy". Biographies. WBF. Retrieved 2014-12-08.
  7. 1 2 "Induction by Year". Hall of Fame. ACBL. Retrieved 2014-11-16.
  8. 1 2 "Sportsmanship, and a Knack for Finding the Killing Lead". Phillip Alder. The New York Times. July 15, 2011. Retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "one of the best and most likable players of all time".
  9. 1 2 "List of Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-03-27. p. 5. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  10. 1 2 "List of Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-11-29. p. 7. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  11. 1 2 "List of Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-03-29. p. 10. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  12. 1 2 "List of Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-07-21. p. 10. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  13. 1 2 "Women's BAM Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-01. p. 4. Retrieved 2014-10-16.

External links

Kennedy is one of eight featured "Past Great Champions".
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