Historical clue formulations

• Edmond ___ a.k.a. the "Father of Whist" — 2022-12-24
• Rules maven Edmond — 2019-10-18
• Big name in games — 2017-05-31
• According to ___ (by the rules) — 2016-08-14
• Posthumous inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame, 1979 — 2013-09-19
• Card game rules expert — 2013-02-19
• Noted rule maker — 2009-08-09
• Settler of many an argument — 2005-08-12
• Game authority — 2004-04-12
• Big name in games — 2003-11-16
• According to ___ — 2001-04-16
• Rules maven — 2001-01-23
• Card game authority Edmond — 2000-02-29
• Game expert — 1999-08-19
• Noted rules maven — 1999-05-13
• Game expert Edmond — 1996-11-28
• According to _____ — 1995-01-09