Sailor Roberts
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Sailor Roberts (center) at the 1979 World Series of Poker
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| Nickname(s) | Sailor |
| Born | March 7, 1931 |
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| 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' first WSOP bracelet was won 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 (WSOP) main event, gaining his second WSOP bracelet and $210,000.[4]
Roberts earned his nickname "Sailor" for having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.[2]
Roberts died from cirrhosis caused by hepatitis.[2]
He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | $35,850 |
| 1975 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | $210,000 |
References
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 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.
- Pages with reference errors
- 1931 births
- 1995 deaths
- American poker players
- World Series of Poker bracelet winners
- World Series of Poker Main Event winners
- American military personnel of the Korean War
- United States Navy sailors
- People from Houston, Texas
- People from Las Vegas, Nevada
- People from Washington County, Oregon
