Bruce Richards

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Position Skip, throws third
Delivers Right-handed
Born October 14, 1950, in Midland, Mich.
Hometown Midland, Mich.
Occupation Product developer with Scientific Anglers/3M
Family Married
Year started curling 1983
Height 5 feet, 9 inches
Weight 160 pounds
Education Bachelor's degree in aquatic ecology from Michigan Technological University
CURLING HIGHLIGHTS
  • U.S. National Club Championships: 2006

  • U.S. World Team Trials (former national championships): 1995

  • GLCA Men's Playdowns: 2006 (champion)

About Bruce Richards:

Curls out of: Midland Curling Club

 

Favorite aspect of curling: "I find the strategy of the game fascinating and greatly enjoy the social aspects also."

 

Curling goals: "To make it to the U.S. Nationals (again) and do well there."

 

Major achievements not related to curling: "One patent for fly-fishing line coating; internationally recognized fly casting instructor; numerous season class wins in SCCA Solo II auto racing; recently started a small business making/selling electronic device for fly casting instruction."

 

Hobbies: Fly fishing, hunting, auto racing, hiking, travel

 

If he won a million dollars, he would: "Retire, move to Montana, curl in Canada or North Dakota."

 

Favorite place to travel: Montana, Bahamas

 

Something unique: "I've traveled the world fly fishing."