He was the first to win $1 million in poker tournaments. He also captured world championships in 19 and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. His World Series of Poker wins are only second to Phil Helmuth’s 16 championships. May he rest in peace."īrunson was known as the "Godfather of Poker" and "Texas Dolly" during his heyday. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy. "He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. "It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson," the statement read. John Locher/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File© John Locher/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File He was 89.ĭoyle Brunson plays on the third day of the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas on July 11, 2013. Poker legend Doyle Brunson dead at 89Story by Ryan Gaydos ĭoyle Brunson, a 10-time World Series of Poker champion who helped grow the popularity of the card game, died Sunday, according to his agent Brian Balsbaugh.
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