Tom Franklin

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Tom Franklin

Tom Franklin in the 2006 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s) Captain Tom
Hometown Gulfport, Mississippi
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finishes 27
Highest ITM main
event finish
7th, 1995
World Poker Tour
Titles None
Final tables 1
Money finishes 5

"Captain" Tom Franklin (born October 23, 1950) is an American professional poker player born in Fresno, California.[1]

Franklin's poker career began in the 1970s. His first in the money cash at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) occurred in 1990, finishing 24th in the $10,000 no limit hold'em championship event. Franklin won a WSOP bracelet in 1999 in the $2,500 limit Omaha event.[2]

In 2005, Franklin won a No Limit Holdem event at the Bellagio Casino's Five Diamond Classic, picking up $434,025 for the win.

As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,300,000.

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