Donald C. Paup
Donald Clark Paup (April 2, 1939 – August 7, 2012) was an American badminton player who won national and international titles from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s.[1][2] Primarily a doubles specialist, he was known for his quick racket and tactical astuteness. He was ranked first in the U.S. men's doubles for twelve consecutive seasons (1965–1976); all but the last of these in a partnership with fellow left-hander Jim Poole that was consistently competitive at the world class level. Paup played on all U.S. Thomas Cup teams between 1963 and 1973.[1] He was elected to the U.S. Badminton Hall of Fame, now called the Walk of Fame, in 1973.
He died in 2012 after struggling for a number of years with Parkinson's disease.[3]
Major Achievements in Badminton
| Tournament | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | Men's Doubles | 1968, 1973 |
| U.S. Championships | Men's Doubles | 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1982 |
| Mixed Doubles | 1971 | |
| Mexican Open | Men's Doubles | 1965 |
| South African Open | Men's Doubles | 1971 |
References
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