Donald C. Paup
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Donald C. Paup is a former American badminton
player who won national and international titles from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s. 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 Jim Poole
that was consistently competitive at the world class level. Paup played on all U.S. Thomas Cup
teams between 1963 and 1973. He was elected to the U.S. Badminton Hall of Fame
, now called the Walk of Fame, in 1973.
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
player who won national and international titles from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s. 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 Jim Poole
James Richard Poole
James Richard Poole is a former American badminton player who won national and international championships between 1958 and 1979.-Career:...
that was consistently competitive at the world class level. Paup played on all U.S. Thomas Cup
Thomas Cup
The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men's Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation , the sport's global governing body...
teams between 1963 and 1973. He was elected to the U.S. Badminton Hall of Fame
Badminton Hall of Fame
The Badminton Hall of Fame honors players who have shown exceptional skill at badminton, all-time great coaches and referees, and other major contributors to the game.There is also a USA Badminton Hall of Fame and a Badminton Canada's Hall of Fame ....
, now called the Walk of Fame, in 1973.
Major Achievements in Badminton
| Tournament | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | Men's Doubles | 1968, 1973 |
| U.S. Championships U.S. National Badminton Championships The U.S. National Badminton Championships is a tournament organized by USA Badminton and held annually to crown the best badminton players in the United States.... |
Men's Doubles | 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1982 |
| Mixed Doubles | 1971 | |
| Mexican Open | Men's Doubles | 1965 |
| South African Open South African Badminton Championships The South African Badminton Championships is an annual badminton tournament held in South Africa since 1937.-Previous winners:-References:*... |
Men's Doubles | 1971 |