Edward Hymes Jr. (December 4, 1908 – October 17, 1962) 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 (7) Open Pairs (1928-1962) (1) 1935 Vanderbilt (1) 1940 Spingold (1) 1935 Masters Team of 4 (1) 1937 Spingold (3) 1941, 1943, 1945
Runners-up
North American Bridge Championships Vanderbilt (3) 1935, 1938, 1945 Spingold (1) 1933 Masters Team of 4 (1) 1936 Spingold (1) 1940
Notes