Doyle Brunson
American poker player (1933–2023)
Doyle F. Brunson[1] (August 10, 1933 – May 14, 2023) was an American poker player from the U.S. state of Texas.[2] He is sometimes called by his nickname, Dolly.[3] He was active as a child. He played basketball for a short time but while in a factory he by mistake broke his leg. Then he chose to play poker. In 1976 he won the Main Event of the World Series of Poker. His winning hand was a ten and a two. In 1977 he won the Main Event again with the same hand and in 1980 he took second place at Main Event. He had ten World Series of Poker bracelets[4] and held one World Poker Tour title.
Brunson died in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 14, 2023, at the age of 89.[5]
References
change- ↑ "F.E.C. Image". Federal Election Commission. 2007-11-28. Archived from the original on 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
- ↑ Bernstein, Ryan (2008). "Doyle Brunson: Poker's Ace is Poker's King". hofmag.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ↑ "Doyle Brunson | Best Poker Moments". bestpokermoments.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 8 March 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ↑ "Doyle Brunson Beats Cancer Again : Poker News : Poker". betting.betfair.com. 1 March 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ↑ Schoen, David (May 14, 2023). "Poker legend Doyle Brunson dies at 89". The Review-Journal. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
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