Poker Hall of Fame
Harrah's World Series of Poker (WSOP) adds
another name to the Poker Hall of Fame every year. Since 2005, two players have
been added each year.
Players must stand the test of time and gain the respect of their peers, playing consistently well against top competition, for high stakes, to meet the criteria for the Hall of Fame.
Felton "Corky" McCorquodale, 1979
Introduced Texas Hold'em to Las Vegas in 1963. Charter member. Deceased.
Johnny Moss, 1979
Three-time world No-Limit Texas Hold'em champion. Charter member. Deceased.
Red Winn, 1979
THE all around player. Charter member. Deceased.
Sid Wyman, 1979
Co-owned several gaming properties; noted high-stakes gambler. Charter member. Deceased.
"Nick the Greek" Dandolos, 1979
Known for making exorbitant wagers in Vegas casinos. Poker Hall of Fame charter member. Deceased.
Edmond Hoyle, 1979
18th Century card game author. Charter member. Deceased.
"Wild Bill" Hickok, 1979
19th Century gambler and lawman; killed holding aces and eights, now known as "The Dead Man's Hand." Charter member.
T. "Blondie" Forbes, 1980
Master road gambler. Deceased.
Bill Boyd, 1981
One of the best Five-Card Stud players of all time. Deceased.
Tom Abdo, 1982
Deceased.
Joe Bernstein, 1983
A sharp road gambler. Deceased.
Murph Harrold, 1984
One of the best Kansas City lowball players of all time. Deceased.
Red Hodges, 1985
One of the best Seven-Card Stud players of all time. Deceased.
Henry Green, 1986
Road gambler from Alabama. Deceased.
Puggy Pearson, 1987
1973 World Champion. Deceased.
Doyle Brunson, 1988
1976 and 77 World Champion. The first player to win $1 million in tournament play.
Jack Straus, 1988
1982 World Champion. Deceased.
Fred "Sarge" Ferris, 1989
Deceased.
Benny Binion, 1990
Inaugurated the World Series of Poker in 1970. Deceased.
David "Chip" Reese, 1991
Enshrined at 40, Reese is the youngest member of the Poker Hall of Fame ever. Deceased.
Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston, 1992
Won the 1972 world title and took poker to a wider audience.
Jack Keller, 1993
1984 World Champion.
Julius Oral "Little Man" Popwell, 1996
Enjoyed near-mythical gambling stature. Deceased.
Roger Moore, 1997
Hasn't missed a World Series of Poker since 1974; three Main Event runner-up finishes.
Stu Ungar, 2001
Three-time World Champion; considered the greatest No-Limit Hold'em player ever.
Lyle Berman, 2002
Three-time winner at the WSOP.
Johnny Chan, 2002
1987 and 1988 World Champion.
Bobby Baldwin, 2003
1978 WSOP Champion.
Berry Johnston, 2004
1986 World Champion.
Jack Binion, 2005
Inherited the Horseshoe legacy from his father.
Crandell Addington, 2005
Renowned poker ambassador and high stakes winner.
T.J. Cloutier, 2006
Has placed in the top 5 four times at the Main Event.
Billy Baxter, 2006
Winner of 7 World Series of Poker bracelets.
Barbara Enright, 2007
The only woman to date to make a WSOP final table appearance in Las Vegas. The only female member of the Poker Hall of Fame.
Phil Hellmuth, 2007
Holds the record for most WSOP bracelets, with 11.