Mike SmolenMichael Jerrold Smolen (November 18, 1940 – November 25, 1992)[1] was an American bridge player from Chicago.[2] He was the inventor of the popular Smolen convention, an extension of Stayman, which is employed when the partner of a 1NT opener shows his/her 5+ card major.[1] Smolen, who lived in Alamo, California during his career, died in Los Angeles in 1992. Bridge accomplishmentsAwards
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