Alexis Obolensky
Prince Alexis Obolensky, regarded by some as the “The Father of Modern Backgammon,” was the first person to define, organize, and popularize tourn…
Award Type: American Backgammon Hall of Fame
Joe Sylvester
Beginning with a victory in the World Amateur Championship (544 players) in Las Vegas in 1983, at the age of twenty-one, Joe Sylvester was generally c…
Ray Fogerlund
Ray Fogerlund is one of the most accomplished tournament players in modern backgammon history. Known as an intense competitor, he is also recognized f…
Joseph Russell
For over thirty years, Joe Russell has been an outstanding player, an international ambassador of the game, and a significant contributor and promoter…
Mike Svobodny
Mike Svobodny is one of the most internationally well-known backgammon players and one of the few true celebrities of the game. In addition to a signi…
Howard Markowitz
For over thirty years, Howard Markowitz has put his own unique stamp on backgammon tournaments, with his high payouts attracting the largest number of…
Danny Kleinman
Backgammon’s first mathematical theoretician and analyst; Danny Kleinman’s insight, wit, and satire entertained and educated backgammon players fo…
Tim Holland
The first modern backgammon superstar, Tim Holland won three World Championships and three International Backgammon Championships — more major backg…
Patrick Gibson
Known as the quintessential tournament director, Patrick Gibson has gained widespread affection and universal respect for his fairness, integrity, and…
Mike Senkiewicz
Master chess player, Scrabble legend, backgammon champion, and mainstay of the New York games scene for four decades, Mike Senkiewicz raised the level…