# Match Record: NP Chicago Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Doubles Skill: 4.5 (4.999 And Under) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:19:48
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** NP Chicago Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Doubles Skill: 4.5 (4.999 And Under) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Mt. Prospect, IL 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Todd Hill** (DUPR ID: 17JRO0) - Rating: 4.439, Location: South Bend, IN, US
- **Don Happ** (DUPR ID: 35QPW0) - Rating: 4.519, Location: South Bend, IN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ricky Halle-Podell** (DUPR ID: 5ENR05) - Rating: 4.104, Location: Oak Park, IL, US
- **Kevin Bullens** (DUPR ID: 305WX8) - Rating: 4.347, Location: River Forest, IL, US

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