Sarge Ferris
| Fred Ferris | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Sarge |
| Born |
December 1, 1928 Waterville, Maine |
| Died |
March 12, 1989 (aged 60) Las Vegas, Nevada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
Fred Bernard "Sarge" Ferris (December 1, 1928 – March 12, 1989) was an American professional poker player who won a World Series of Poker bracelet in deuce-to-seven draw.[1]
Ferris won his bracelet at the 1980 World Series of Poker, winning $150,000. He defeated some of the best professional poker players of that time to win the tournament, including two-time world champion Doyle Brunson who finished the tournament in second place, and 1978 world champion Bobby Baldwin who finished third.
He also won a tournament at the Super Bowl of Poker, organized by Amarillo Slim. Ferris was mainly a cash game player, but also had tournament winnings exceeding $241,000.[2]
On April 22, 1983, Ferris gained notoriety as the Internal Revenue Service seized $46,000 during a high-stakes game at the Horseshoe Casino.
Ferris died in March 1989, and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in December of that year.[3]
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