Jack Keller Poker
The 1984 WSOP Main Event was not so much about the champion, Jack Keller, as it was about the man who finished third, Jesse Alto. Jesse Alto had finished in second place to Doyle Brunson in 1976, and was one of the best poker players, provided he kept his emotions under control. 1984 World Series Of Poker. Event # Buyin Event Entrants Prizepool Winner; Winnings 1: $1,000: No-Limit Hold'em: 234. Jack Keller: $137,500: 8.
| Jack Keller | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Gentleman |
| Born | December 29, 1942 |
| Died | December 5, 2003 (aged 60) Tunica, Mississippi |
| 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. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jack Keller ‘93 Jack McClelland ‘14 Felton McCorquodale ‘79 Tom McEvoy ‘13 Chris Moneymaker ‘19 Roger Moore ‘97 Carlos Mortensen ‘16 Johnny Moss ‘79 Daniel Negreanu ‘14 Scotty Nguyen ‘13 David Oppenheim ‘10 Henry Orenstein ‘08 Walter “Puggy” Pearson ‘87. 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. Jack Keller, 1993: Often called 'Gentleman Jack' for his pleasant demeanor, Keller arrived in Vegas in the early 80s, captured the WSOP Main Event in 1984, and over the next two decades was a.
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 professional poker player. He had three children, including former poker professional Kathy Kolberg. He died in Tunica, Mississippi on December 5, 2003.
Keller's total lifetime tournament winnings were $3,900,424.[2] His 26 cashes at the WSOP accounted for $1,610,940 of his lifetime winnings.[3]
World Series of Poker Bracelets[edit]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 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[edit]
- ^World Series of Poker EarningsArchived October 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, worldseriesofpoker.com
- ^Jack Keller Hendon Mob tournament results
- ^World Series of Poker EarningsArchived June 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, worldseriesofpoker.com