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Harold Harkavy
American bridge player
Harold Harkavy (November 29, 1915 – November 29, 1965) was an American bridge player, considered one of the world's best at declarer play.[1]
He was originally from New York City, and served in Italy and Africa in World War II. He later from Miami Beach, Florida.[1][2]
He died on his 50th birthday of pancreatitis in a French Hospital in San Francisco, where he had gone for the Fall National Championships. He was survived by his wife, Marie Franko Harkavy, and their son, Robert.[3]
Harkavy was inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame in 2004.[4]