Jack Keller
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Nickname(s) | Gentleman |
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Hometown | |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 3 |
Money finishes | 20 |
Highest ITM main event finish |
Winner, 1984 |
World Poker Tour | |
Titles | 0 |
Final tables | 0 |
Money Finishes | 0 |
"Gentleman" Jack Keller (1943?-December 5, 2003) was a professional poker player.
Keller served in the United States Air Force prior to becoming a poker pro. He won the 1984 World Series of Poker main event, 3 WSOP bracelets and more than $1.4 million in tournament play during his career. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1994.
Keller had three children, including poker professional Kathy Kolberg. He died in Tunica, Mississippi on December 5, 2003.
[edit] World Series of Poker Bracelets
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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1984 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | $137,500 |
1984 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | $660,000 |
1993 | $1,500 Omaha Limit | $61,800 |
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World Series of Poker Main Event Winners |
Moss - Moss (2) - Slim - Pearson - Moss (3) - Roberts - Brunson - Brunson (2) - Baldwin - Fowler - Ungar - Ungar (2) - Straus - McEvoy - Keller - Smith - Johnston - Chan - Chan (2) - Hellmuth - Matloubi - Daugherty - Dastmalchi - Bechtel - Hamilton - Harrington - Seed - Ungar (3) - Nguyen - Furlong - Ferguson - Mortensen - Varkonyi - Moneymaker - Raymer - Hachem - Gold |