Author of the “Bible” of backgammon, the name Paul Magriel has been synonymous with backgammon since the publication of his groundbreaking book Backgammon in 1976, still viewed as backgammon’s leading text. The original backgammon celebrity, he helped popularize the game.
NOTABLE AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- World Champion, 1978, Bahamas.
- Voted to the 32 Giants of Backgammon list eight consecutive times from its inception.
- Author of Backgammon (1976).