Doyle Brunson Profile
Of course one of the oldest and most well known poker players is known as Doyle Brunson. People that know nothing about poker still know who Doyle Brunson is. Being now in his 70's he is still one of the greatest poker players in the game today. He has a total of 10 World Series of Poker Bracelets, and he has paved the way for Texas Hold'em. Brunson went to college on a basketball and track scholarship. His whole life, he was an extreme competitor and he has always known how to win.
Over forty years ago, Doyle Brunson was diagnosed with Caner and told that he had just three short months to live. Forty years later Doyle Brunson has 21 total tournament cashes along with $4,211,785.00 worth of tournament money. He is a legend of poker, and has made poker what it is today.
Doyle Brunson Tournament Wins
World Series of Poker Bracelets
1976 - $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship - 1st Place - $220,000
1977 - $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw - 1st Place - $80,250
1977 - $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship - 1st Place - $340,000
1977 - $1,000 Seven-Card Stud Split - 1st Place - $62,500
1978 - $5,000 Seven-Card Stud - 1st Place - $68,000
1979 - $600 Mixed Doubles - 1st Place - $4,500
1991 - $2,500 No Limit Hold’em - 1st Place - $208,000
1998 - $1,500 Seven Card Razz– 1st Place - $93,000
2003 - $2,000 H.O.R.S.E. - 1st Place - $84,080
2005 - $5,000 No Limit Shorthanded Texas Hold’em– 1st Place - $367,800
WPT Notable Wins
2003 - WPT Championship - 4th place - $160,000
2004 - WPT Legends of Poker - 1st Place - $1,198,290
2005 - WPT Five Diamond Classic - 3rd Place - $563,485