Michael T. Gottlieb

Michael Theodore Gottlieb (November 28, 1900 – April 8, 1980) was an American bridge player, an original member of the Four Aces team established by David Burnstine in 1935.

[1] Gottlieb is recognized by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) as Life Master #9, one of ten named in 1936.

[3] One 1935 press photograph, as presented by the seller of a print at eBay, calls Gottlieb "captain of the US Bridge team".

", Silas Bent portrayed Gottlieb as ousted by the Aces from a position of general leadership.

[7] Gottlieb returned to tournament play in 1975 and won the open pairs at a regional meet in California.

Culbertson – Beasley match for the Schwab Cup, 1933 in London. At table from left: Gottlieb, George Morris, referee Mr. Mundy, Theodore Lightner , Percy Tabbush. Behind far left, journalist Hubert Phillips ; second right, Beasley's regular partner Lady Doris Rhodes .