Marion Tinsley
American mathematician and draughts player
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Marion Franklin Tinsley was an American mathematician and checkers player. He is considered to be the greatest checkers player who ever lived. Tinsley was world champion from 1955–1958 and from 1975–1991 and never lost a world championship match.... Wikipedia
Born: February 3, 1927, Ironton, OH
Died: April 3, 1995 (age 68 years), Humble, TX
Parents: Edward H. Tinsley and Viola Mae Tinsley
World Champion: 1955–1958; 1975–1991