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Post by scumbuster on May 15, 2023 7:13:38 GMT -5
Doyle Brunson, legendary poker player and author, died on Sunday in Las Vegas. He was 89 years old. Brunson's agent Brian Balsbaugh shared the news with a statement from Brunson's family. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson," the statement reads. "He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. May he rest in peace.” Brunson, aka Texas Dolly, was a giant on the poker scene who helped popularize the game to the mainstream. He won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets from 1976-2005 including back-to-back wins in the $10,000 no-limit hold 'em main event in 1976 and 1977. Brunson's first WSOP main event prize in 1976 was $220,000 from a winner-take-all field of 22 players. He won $340,000 in 1977. By 2022, the main event field had swollen to 8,663 global entrants competing for an $80.7 million prize pool. First place awarded $10 million. us.yahoo.com/sports/poker-icon-doyle-brunson-dies-at-89-years-old-034244336.html
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Post by wildstubby on May 15, 2023 8:30:01 GMT -5
I have to give the guy credit. How else does a game of poker wind up on at least 2 channels of ESPN! I never knew poker was a sport!
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