Jack Keller (poker player)
Jack Keller (December 29, 1942 - December 5, 2003) was a professional poker player. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1994.
Keller 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.
Keller served in the United States Air Force prior to becoming a poker pro. He had three children, including former poker professional Kathy Kolberg. He died in Tunica, Mississippi on December 5, 2003.
Keller's total live tournament winnings exceeded $3,900,000.[2] His 26 cashes at the WSOP accounted for $1,610,940 of his lifetime winnings.[3]
World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year |
Tournament |
Prize (US$) |
|---|
| 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 |
Notes
- ↑ World Series of Poker Earnings, worldseriesofpoker.com
- ↑ Jack Keller Hendon Mob tournament results
- ↑ World Series of Poker Earnings, worldseriesofpoker.com