Jack Keller (poker player)
Jack Keller (December 29, 1942 – December 5, 2003) was a professional poker player. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1994.
| Jack Keller | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Gentleman |
| Born | December 29, 1942 |
| Died | December 5, 2003 (aged 60) Tunica, Mississippi |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 26 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | Winner, 1984 |
Keller won the 1984 World Series of Poker Main Event, three WSOP bracelets, and more than $1,580,000 in tournament play at the World Series of Poker during his career.[1] He also won two Super Bowl of Poker Main Events when the SBOP was considered the second most prestigious tournament in the world.
Keller served in the United States Air Force prior to becoming a professional poker player. He had three children, including former poker professional Kathy Kolberg. He died in Tunica, Mississippi on December 5, 2003.[2]
Keller's total lifetime tournament winnings were $3,900,424.[3] His 26 cashes at the WSOP accounted for $1,610,940 of his lifetime winnings.[4]
World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | $137,500 |
| 1984 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | $660,000 |
| 1993 | $1,500 Limit Omaha | $61,800 |
Notes
- World Series of Poker Earnings Archived October 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, worldseriesofpoker.com
- "Jack Keller - Card Player Poker Magazine - Feb 27, 2004". www.cardplayer.com. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- Jack Keller Hendon Mob tournament results
- World Series of Poker Earnings Archived June 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, worldseriesofpoker.com