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Harold Stirling Vanderbilt CBE (July 6, 1884 – July 4, 1970) was an American railroad executive, a champion yachtsman, an innovator and champion player of contract bridge, and a member of the Vanderbilt family.
Jul 5, 1970 · NEWPORT, R. I., July 4—Harold Stirling Vanderbilt, famous yachtsman, originator of contract bridge and former railroad financier, died today at his home here, Rock Cliffe, two days before...
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was also notable as the inventor of the game of contract bridge and as the skilled yachtsman who won the America’s Cup three times. Read More
Learn about the life and achievements of Harold Stirling Vanderbilt, the last of the Vanderbilts to run the railroad empire founded by his ancestors. He was also a renowned yachtsman, bridge player, and supporter of Vanderbilt University.
Jul 26, 2018 · Harold Stirling Vanderbilt (known as Mike) was a railroad financier and great grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Despite his family background and business, Harold was best known for two passions in his life – The game of Bridge and Sailing.
Harold “Mike” Stirling Vanderbilt. Oakdale, New York. July 6, 1884. – July 4, 1970. Railroad tycoon, champion contract bridge player (a game he invented), yachtsman, author, and licensed pilot, Harold “Mike” Vanderbilt steered three J-Class sloops to America’s Cup wins in the 1930s.
Sep 23, 2018 · A very simple, flat gravestone in St. Mary's Churchyard marks the final resting of place of Harold Stirling Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt (known as Mike) was a railroad financier and great grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt.
