Paul Soloway

Paul Soloway (October 10, 1941 – November 5, 2007) was a world champion American bridge player.

[1] At the time of his death he held 65,511.92 masterpoints – more than any other player in history, and more than 6000 points ahead of second place.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Soloway nearly drowned at age three when he fell into a swimming pool at the home of family friend George Raft.

He was saved by his uncle, gangster Bugsy Siegel, who jumped into the pool and pulled him out.

[2] Soloway learned to play bridge in college, where he majored in business studies.