Melvyn Rockfelt

1903-1976

The recent death of Dr Melvyn Rockfelt adds one more name to the ever-lengthening list of top-class players who are no longer with us. A general medical practitioner, he enjoyed both rubber bridge and duplicate, but perhaps because of his quiet and retiring nature he never quite made the impact on the tournament scene that his abilities warranted. Twice a Gold Cup winner, he was a good partner to many partners and will be much missed. To his wife Ruth and his son John we offer our sincere sympathy.

by Eric Milnes, Bridge magazine, December 1976

Major International Appearances

European Championships: 1956

Camrose Trophy Selections: 1951 1953 1955 1956 1960 1962 and 1970

Gold Cup Winner: 1962 and 1970

Crockfords Winner: 1948 and 1963

Spring Foursomes Winner: 1962

Brighton Four Stars Teams Winner: 1971 and 1972

The Hubert Phillips Bowl Winner: 1962

Autumn Congress Two Stars Pairs Winner: 1955

National Pairs Winner: 1959 and 1962

Tollemache Cup winner: 1947 1951 1952 1953 1959 1961 and 1970