Arnold Richardson

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Arnold Richardson
Born (1928-10-02) October 2, 1928 (age 94)
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Representing Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada
Men's Curling
World championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1959 Scotland Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1960 Scotland Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1962 Scotland Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1963 Perth Team

Arnold W. Richardson (born October 2, 1928) is a Canadian curler. He played third for the "World famous Richardsons", which won four Briers and four World Curling Championships.

The team consisted of two brothers (skip Ernie and Garnet and their two cousins, Arnold and Wes.) They won the 1959, 1960, 1962 and 1963 Briers as well as their corresponding Scotch Cups (the World Championship at the time).

Arnold lives with his wife Lilian, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

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