Jack Keller | |
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Nickname(s) | Gentleman |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 3 |
Money finish(es) | 26 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish |
Winner, 1984 |
Jack Keller (December 29, 1942 - 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, 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.
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.
Keller's total live tournament winnings exceeded $3,100,000. His 24 cashes at the WSOP accounted for $1,583,845 of his lifetime winnings.[2]
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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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 Limit Omaha | $61,800 |
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