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“A deck of cards was built like the purest of hierarchies, with every card a master to those below it and a lackey to those above it.”

Quote by Ely Culbertson

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Ely Culbertson was a renowned international bridge player and is considered one of the pioneers of modern bridge. Born on July 22, 1891, and passing away on December 27, 1955, Culbertson made significant contributions to the world of bridge. He won multiple world championships and had a profound impact on the development of bridge rules and strategies. more

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