The Godfather of Poker Doyle Brunson has died last night at the age of 89. May the biggest poker legend of our times, who won 10 WSOP bracelets and the WSOP Main Event back to back in 1976 and 1977 rest in peace.
Legend
There will never be another Doyle Brunson
Doyle was @RadioAmanda favorite player by a mile
He will be missed by many, the Godfather of Poker#RIPDoyle pic.twitter.com/Y88BsrDhhP
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) May 15, 2023
Poker lost its biggest Legend today: @TexDolly. He inspired 3 generations of poker players w his play, his award winning book “Super System,” and his fabulous style and grit. Doyle always played hard: the man absolutely hated losing!! Doyle ruled the high stakes cash games in Las… pic.twitter.com/L4CKzvzbIF
— phil_hellmuth (@phil_hellmuth) May 15, 2023
Rest in Peace to the Biggest Legend of Them All. Thank you for being the consummate player and gentleman. No one will ever fill your seat. pic.twitter.com/riE35PCrQh
— WSOP – World Series of Poker (@WSOP) May 15, 2023
Brian Balsbaugh, Doyle Brunson‘s agent, posted the sad news on Twitter with a message from the Brunson family.
“It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson. He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. May he rest in peace.” Sincerely, the Brunson Family.”
Doyle Brunson won 10 WSOP Bracelets
“Texas Dolly,” as he was known throughout his career, was one of poker’s original stars. Although already having more than two decade’s experience, Brunson was one of the characters responsible for the game’s popularisation throughout the seventies.
During his career he won 10 WSOP gold bracelets, including the WSOP Main Event in 1976 and 1977.
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
| 1976 | $10,000 World Championship | 1st | $220,000 |
| 1976 | $5,000 No-Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | 1st | $80,250 |
| 1977 | $10,000 World Championship | 1st | $340,000 |
| 1977 | $1,000 Seven-Card Stud Split | 1st | $62,500 |
| 1978 | $5,000 Seven-Card Stud | 1st | $68,000 |
| 1979 | $600 Mixed Doubles | 1st | $4,500 |
| 1991 | $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em | 1st | $208,000 |
| 1998 | $1,500 Seven-Card Razz | 1st | $93,000 |
| 2003 | $2,000 H.O.R.S.E. | 1st | $84,080 |
| 2005 | $5,000 Short Handed No-Limit Hold’em | 1st | $367,800 |
Doyle Brunson wrote the legendary poker book Super System
Doyle Brunson’s book on poker strategy, Super System was an epic piece of work that gave amateur players their first glimpse into how an elite player thinks about the game.
The iconic book along with Super System 2 was still at the forefront of poker study when the poker boom kicked off in 2003. A truly timeless classic.
For his contribution to the game, Doyle Brunson was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame and was an ambassador for the World Poker Tour.
Doyle Brunson’s passing leaves a huge hole in the poker world. He was the most recognisable player in the world and we will never see again the likes of his legendary career.
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Rest in Peace Legend!
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