Edward Hymes
Edward Hymes Jr. was an American bridge and chess player. Hymes was an attorney and was from New York City.
At age 26, he joined the ACBL Laws Commission, which stipulates the rules of bridge. His main partner was Oswald Jacoby. Like his father before him, he was also a chess player.
Bridge accomplishments
Wins
- North [American Bridge Championships]
- * Open [Pairs (1928-1962)] 1935
- * Vanderbilt 1940
- * Spingold 1935
- * Masters [Team of 4] 1937
- * Spingold 1941, 1943, 1945
Runners-up
- North American Bridge Championships
- * Vanderbilt 1935, 1938, 1945
- * Spingold 1933
- * Masters Team of 4 1936
- * Spingold 1940