Roger Bates

Roger Bates (born 1947) is an American bridge player.

Bridge accomplishments

Awards

• Mott-Smith Trophy (3) 1975, 1988, 1992

Wins

• North American Bridge Championships (12)
  • Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1971
  • Nail Life Master Open Pairs (2) 1976, 1985
  • Jacoby Open Swiss Teams (2) 1985, 1987
  • Vanderbilt (4) 1975, 1976, 1988, 1992
  • Senior Knockout Teams (1) 2010
  • Keohane North American Swiss Teams (1) 1990
  • Spingold (1) 1976

Runners-up

• North American Bridge Championships
  • Blue Ribbon Pairs (2) 1974, 1989
  • Nail Life Master Open Pairs (1) 1977
  • Grand National Teams (2) 1989, 2002
  • Jacoby Open Swiss Teams (1) 2011
  • Truscott Senior Swiss Teams (1) 2011
  • Senior Knockout Teams (1) 2011
  • Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (2) 1975, 1985
  • Reisinger (1) 1981
  • Roth Open Swiss Teams (1) 2009