Jack Keller (poker player)
| Jack Keller | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Gentleman |
| Born | December 29, 1942 |
| Died | December 5, 2003 (aged 60) Tunica, Mississippi |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 26 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | Winner, 1984 |
Jack Keller (December 29, 1942 – December 5, 2003) was a professional poker player. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1994.[1]
Keller won the 1984 World Series of Poker Main Event, three WSOP bracelets, and more than $1,580,000 in tournament play at the World Series of Poker during his career.[2] He also won two Super Bowl of Poker Main Events when the SBOP was considered the second most prestigious tournament in the world.[3][4]
Keller served in the United States Air Force prior to becoming a professional poker player. He had three children, including former poker professional Kathy Kolberg. He died in Tunica, Mississippi on December 5, 2003.[5]
Keller's total lifetime tournament winnings were $3,900,424.[6] His 26 cashes at the WSOP accounted for $1,610,940 of his lifetime winnings.[2]
World Series of Poker Bracelets
[edit]| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | $137,500 |
| 1984 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | $660,000 |
| 1993 | $1,500 Limit Omaha | $61,800 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jack 'Gentleman Jack' Keller (1943-2003)". The Times. January 19, 2006. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Jack Keller". WSOP.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "Amarillo Slim's Superbowl Of Poker, No Limit Hold'em: Hendon Mob Poker Database". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ "Amarillo Slim's Superbowl Of Poker, No Limit Hold'em: Hendon Mob Poker Database". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ "Jack Keller - Card Player Poker Magazine - Feb 27, 2004". www.cardplayer.com. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Jack Keller's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
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