Hall of Fame Poker Player. He was best known as the "Godfather of Poker," who popularized the game globally. He excelled in various athletic endeavors, including track and field and basketball, but an injury ended his chances of playing professional basketball. He started playing poker in college and after winning a seven-card stud game and earning more than he would have at his job as a business machines salesman, he turned to playing poker professionally. He began playing illegal poker games around the United States before settling in Las Vegas, where he began to build his fortune. He played in the first World Series of Poker in 1970 and was a champion in 1976 and 1977. He went on to author several books, such as "Super System: A Course in Power Poker," providing insight into tactics and mindsets for millions of amateur players. He retired from professional poker in 2018 but did occasionally return for tournaments. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988.

Hall of Fame Poker Player. He was best known as the "Godfather of Poker," who popularized the game globally. He excelled in various athletic endeavors, including track and field and basketball, but an injury ended his chances of playing professional basketball. He started playing poker in college and after winning a seven-card stud game and earning more than he would have at his job as a business machines salesman, he turned to playing poker professionally. He began playing illegal poker games around the United States before settling in Las Vegas, where he began to build his fortune. He played in the first World Series of Poker in 1970 and was a champion in 1976 and 1977. He went on to author several books, such as "Super System: A Course in Power Poker," providing insight into tactics and mindsets for millions of amateur players. He retired from professional poker in 2018 but did occasionally return for tournaments. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988.

Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye