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Over the years, Wolford made the final tables in other events at the WSOP, finishing in second place on several occasions. |
Over the years, Wolford made the final tables in other events at the WSOP, finishing in second place on several occasions. |
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He won a WSOP bracelet in [[1991 World Series of Poker|1991]] in the $5,000 [[Texas hold 'em|limit Texas hold 'em]] event, defeating fellow professional [[Erik Seidel]]. His career winnings were $1,012,500,<ref name="stats">{{cite web|url=http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=s&n=27576|title=Byron Wolford - Stats|publisher=The Hendon Mob|author=Butt, Robert|accessdate=2008-04-04}}</ref> with his nine cashes at the WSOP accounting for $737,410 of his lifetime winnings.<ref>[http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/players/index.asp?sort=cashearned&pagenum=3 World Series of Poker Earnings], worldseriesofpoker.com</ref> |
He won a WSOP bracelet in [[1991 World Series of Poker|1991]] in the $5,000 [[Texas hold 'em|limit Texas hold 'em]] event, defeating fellow professional [[Erik Seidel]]. His career winnings were $1,012,500,<ref name="stats">{{cite web|url=http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=s&n=27576|title=Byron Wolford - Stats|publisher=The Hendon Mob|author=Butt, Robert|accessdate=2008-04-04}}</ref> with his nine cashes at the WSOP accounting for $737,410 of his lifetime winnings.<ref>[http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/players/index.asp?sort=cashearned&pagenum=3 World Series of Poker Earnings] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712161002/http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/players/index.asp?sort=cashearned&pagenum=3 |date=2009-07-12 }}, worldseriesofpoker.com</ref> |
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Wolford also won the $10,000 No Limit Deuce-to-Seven Draw at the [[1979 Super Bowl of Poker|inaugural Super Bowl of Poker]] in 1979. |
Wolford also won the $10,000 No Limit Deuce-to-Seven Draw at the [[1979 Super Bowl of Poker|inaugural Super Bowl of Poker]] in 1979. |
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Revision as of 03:54, 28 July 2017
| Byron Wolford | |
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| Nickname(s) | Cowboy |
| Born | September 14, 1930 |
| Died | May 13, 2003 (aged 72) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 9 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 2nd, 1984 |
Byron Wolford (September 14, 1930 – May 13, 2003), also known as Cowboy Wolford,[1] was an accomplished rodeo cowboy and professional poker player, who was the winner of a World Series of Poker bracelet in 1991 and runner-up in the 1984 World Series of Poker Main Event.[2]
Wolford cashed in various events at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), including the Main Event. He achieved his highest Main Event showing in 1984 when he finished as runner-up to Jack Keller. For his second-place finish, Wolford won $264,000.
Over the years, Wolford made the final tables in other events at the WSOP, finishing in second place on several occasions.
He won a WSOP bracelet in 1991 in the $5,000 limit Texas hold 'em event, defeating fellow professional Erik Seidel. His career winnings were $1,012,500,[3] with his nine cashes at the WSOP accounting for $737,410 of his lifetime winnings.[4]
Wolford also won the $10,000 No Limit Deuce-to-Seven Draw at the inaugural Super Bowl of Poker in 1979.
As a rodeo champion, Wolford set the all-time speed record for calf roping at Madison Square Garden in the 1950s. He also won back-to-back championships at the Calgary Stampede. Wolford was the author of the book, "Cowboys, Gamblers & Hustlers: The True Adventures of a Rodeo Champion & Poker Legend".
World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | $5,000 Limit hold 'em | $210,000 |
Notes
- ^ 'Cowboy' Wolford, Byron (2002-11-22). "Aimsworth, Sawmill, and Everett". Card Player Magazine Volume 15, Number 24. Retrieved 2009-01-01.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Colorful poker player Wolford dies". LasVegasSun.com. Greenspun Media Group. 2003-05-15. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
- ^ Butt, Robert. "Byron Wolford - Stats". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
- ^ World Series of Poker Earnings Archived 2009-07-12 at the Wayback Machine, worldseriesofpoker.com
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