Ely Culbertson
1891–1955 (age 64)
Contract bridge player and writer
Biography
Ely Culbertson gained worldwide recognition as a contract bridge player and writer, elevating the game through bold play, rigorous analysis, and a passion for teaching others to enjoy its challenges.
He encouraged generosity and friendly competition at tables around the world, and his influential writings and advocacy for standardizing the game remain part of his enduring legacy at Meeting House Hill Cemetery.