Lisa Lane

Chess Player

1938 –

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Who is Lisa Lane?

Marianne Elizabeth Lane Hickey is an American former chess player. Her combination of good looks and chess-playing ability made her an international celebrity, even though she never achieved the title of chess master. Her photo appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, making her the first of only two chess players ever to appear on its cover. There were articles about her in Look, Newsweek, The New Yorker and many other magazines.

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Born
Apr 25, 1938
Philadelphia
Nationality
  • United States of America

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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