Sailor Roberts
| Sailor Roberts | |
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 Sailor Roberts at the 1979 World Series of Poker |
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| Nickname(s) | Sailor |
| Born | March 7, 1931 |
| Died | June 23, 1995 (aged 64) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
Winner, 1975 |
Bryan W. "Sailor" Roberts (March 7, 1931 – June 23, 1995)[1] was an American professional poker player.
Before becoming a poker professional Roberts was a rounder and traveled the country looking for games along with other legends such as Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim.[2] In addition to being a world class poker player, he was also a top-flight contract bridge player.[3]
Roberts won the 1975 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event, gaining his second WSOP bracelet and $210,000.[4] His first bracelet had been at the 1974 World Series of Poker in the $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw event.[2]
Roberts earned his nickname of "Sailor" for having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.[2]
Roberts died from cirrhosis caused by hepatitis.[2] He is survived by his great-nephew Jacob K Roberts (age 30) in Jarrell, Tx who is also an amateur no-limit poker player.
[edit] World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | $35,850 |
| 1975 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | $210,000 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Bryan W Roberts". Social Security Death Index. http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi?lastname=roberts&firstname=bryan&start=21. Retrieved 2009-07-31. "Bryan W Roberts 07 Mar 1931 Jun 23 1995 97223 (Portland, Washington, OR) (none specified) 543-32-2048 Oregon"
- ^ a b c d Sailor Roberts: Poker Pioneer. Famous Poker Players.
- ^ World Series of Poker: A Retrospective - Early Player Bios. Center for Gaming Research.
- ^ “Sailor” Roberts celebrates his triumph at poker table. Ellensburg Daily Record. May 19, 1975.
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