Lewis Deyong

Lewis was one of the top players in the world during the first decade of “Modern Backgammon” 1964- 1974. Lewis Deyong transitioned into perhaps th…

Lee Genud

Lee won the Backgammon World Championship in 1981. She is one of only four women to win the title in over a half-century of existence. Lee won the Wom…

Wilcox Snellings

Wilcox was universally regarded as one of the top few players of his era. He was widely regarded as one of the world’s best, if not the best, money …

Butch and Mary Ann Meese

Their tireless efforts and expertise have enriched our backgammon community and touched the lives of many.

Matvey “Falafel” Natanzon

With a career that spanned over two decades, Matvey Natanzon, better known affectionately as Falafel, has left an indelible mark on the game we hold d…

Masayuki “Mochy” Mochizuki

For an astounding 14 years, Mochy’s unrivaled skill has placed him at the pinnacle of the game, earning him universal acclaim. He triumphed in the U…

Marty Storer

Marty Storer is a distinguished world-class player. He is a BMAB Grandmaster Class 1, with a PR rating of 3.19, one of only three Americans to have ea…

John O’Hagan

John O'Hagan is a man of impeccable character and uncommon intelligence. His easy, laid-back demeanor makes him among the most approachable of the Eli…

Rich Munitz

Rich Munitz is a rare combination of a top-notch world-class player, director, prolific organizer, tireless volunteer, and mediator. As a player, Ric…

Art Benjamin

Art has been on the backgammon scene for over 30 years and has had tremendous success at the highest levels, finishing first, second, and third in the…