Sailor Roberts | |
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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 with Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim. [2] In addition to his career as a poker player, he was also a renowned contract bridge player. [3]
Roberts participated in the first World Series of Poker in 1970 along with Amarillo Slim, Doyle Brunson, Johnny Moss, Puggy Pearson, Crandell Addington, and Carl Cannon. [4] Roberts won his first WSOP bracelet at the 1974 World Series of Poker in the $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw event. [2] He won the 1975 World Series of Poker Main Event, gaining his second and final WSOP bracelet and $210,000. [5]
Roberts earned his nickname "Sailor" for having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. [2]
Roberts died on June 23, 1995, from cirrhosis caused by hepatitis. [2]
He was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012. [6]
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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1974 | $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | $35,850 |
1975 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | $210,000 |
Bryan W Roberts 07 Mar 1931 Jun 23 1995 97223 (Portland, Washington, OR) (none specified) 543-32-2048 Oregon