Elwood Thomas Baker Explained

Elwood Thomas Baker (1854 – November 22, 1938) and his son, Charles Graham Baker, invented Gin rummy in 1909.^{[1] [2]}

Elwood was a whist teacher in Brooklyn, New York.

Notes and References

1. News: C.G. Baker, Helped Devise Gin Rummy . . May 17, 1950 . 2008-05-22 .
2. News: Elwood Thomas Baker. Retired Auditor Succumbs Here at 85. A Bridge Expert. . The New York Times . November 22, 1938 . 2008-05-22 .