Hubert Phillips was a British economist, journalist, broadcaster, bridge player and organiser, composer of puzzles and quizzes, and the author of some 70 books.
John Terence Reese was a British bridge player and writer, regarded as one of the finest of all time in both fields. He was born in Epsom, Surrey, England to middle-class parents, and was educated at
Hubert Phillips
…organisation (Phillips' was the National Bridge Association, founded 1933). It was not until after WWII that the two organisations were unified. He helped Terence Reese on his first steps to becoming a professional contract bridge player, and co-authored several books with him. Phillips donated the Hubert Phillips Bowl…
Terence Reese as a young man
On right is probably the young Terence Reese during a practice match with Henry 'Pops' Beasley at Grosvenor House before the 1933 match v Culbertson