title: Jim Krekorian
text: # Jim Krekorian
  
  James E. Krekorian (born 1952) is a professional American bridge player from New York City. He is an options trader and a graduate from Duke University, where he lettered in track.
  
  ## Bridge accomplishments
  
  ### Awards
  
  * Herman Trophy (1) 2006
  
  ### Wins
  
  * North American Bridge Championships (6)
     * Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1996
     * Nail Life Master Open Pairs (1) 1986
     * North American Pairs (2) 1992, 2009
     * Senior Knockout Teams (1) 2010
     * Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (1) 1997
  
  ### Runners-up
  
  * North American Bridge Championships
     * Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 2006
     * Jacoby Open Swiss Teams (2) 1986, 1990
     * Vanderbilt (2) 1987, 2005
     * Senior Knockout Teams (1) 2011
     * Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (1) 2006
  