Donald C. Paup
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Donald C. Paup (born 1939) is a former American badminton player who won national and international titles from the mid 1960's to the early 1980's[1]. 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[1]. He was elected to the U.S. Badminton Hall of Fame, now called the Walk of Fame, in 1973.
[edit] Major Achievements in Badminton
Tournament | Event | Year |
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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 |