In 1954, Doyle Brunson got his Master's degree in Education and Administration and got a job as a salesman.ĭuring his free time, he still played poker, but this would all change when he won a 7-stud tournament in which he earned more than a month's salary at his job. He kept playing poker to earn money and pay for his huge medical expenses for the coming years. While injured, he started playing cards to spend time and was introduced to 5-card draw poker, which quickly became his favorite game. Unfortunately for his basketball career, a knee injury prevented the Minneapolis Lakers from drafting him. Brunson was born in Longworth, Texas, on August 10, 1933.ĭuring his high school days, Brunson was a formidable athlete who excelled in basketball, which even earned him a college scholarship to Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.

Inducted into three different Hall of Famesĭoyle F.Considered one of the most legendary poker players of all time.Wrote the most popular poker book 'Doyle Brunson's Super System'.He is known as 'The Godfather of Poker' for his contribution to the game.

Won 10 gold World Series Of Poker Bracelets.He was a top basketball prospect in high school.

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