Joann Glasson

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Joann Glasson
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Born
Joann Walsh

1946 (age 7778)
Philadelphia
NationalityAmerican

Joann Glasson (born 1946) is a North American champion bridge player and an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Grand Life Master. She served as President of the American Contract Bridge Leage in 2022 and 2023.

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Bridge accomplishments

Wins

Runners-up

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