Jack Keller - Gentleman, Murderous or Murderous Gentleman with Poker Groove
Jack Keller is known for holding three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets. It seems that he was never a low-stake player, as his winnings were always impressive. He earned his nickname "Gentleman" not because he was so gentle and nice in the game.
He "brought" it from the stock market, where he worked and was called by the press corps "Gentleman Jack." He was also "Murderous" as his poker rivals were afraid of him but at the same time stunned by his cold blood and will to win.
Well, we can understand why, as he served in the US Air Force before his poker career. He was brilliant in the games of poker, and he appeared to be a bit stronger all the time. Once he was discharged from the Air Force, he moved to Las Vegas to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional poker player.
His first World Championship of poker ended as a victory for our character and $660,000 landing in his pocket. Then there were $10,000 in 1987 and the next bracelet in 1993. But his health condition made him quit professional stage and he moved to Mississippi to play there in a more comfortable atmosphere, where he later died in 2003.
During his entire professional career he made over $2,000,000.
Event | Place | Winnings | Year |
1st Annual East Coast Poker Championships (No Limit Hold'em) | 1st | $2,666 | 2002 |
Mid-America Poker Classic (Pot Limit Omaha) | 2nd | $20,777 | 2001 |
The Orleans Open Poker Tournament (No Limit Hold'em) | 2nd | $17,160 | 2001 |
Jack Binion's World Poker Open (WPO Limit Hold'em) | 1st | $92,058 | 2001 |
27th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP Pot Limit Omaha) | 3rd | $42,150 | 1996 |
24th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP Limit Hold'em) | 3rd | $41,400 | 1993 |
24th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP Limit Omaha) | 1st | $61,800 | 1993 |
24th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP Limit Hold'em) | 2nd | $110,400 | 1993 |
Poker Classic (No Limit Deuce to Seven Lowball) | 2nd | $18,750 | 1993 |
Poker Classic (No Limit Hold'em) | 3rd | $50,000 | 1992 |
7th Annual Diamond Jim Brady (Limit Hold'em) | 3rd | $24,660 | 1991 |
Hall of Fame Poker Classic (No Limit Hold'em) | 2nd | $73,400 | 1990 |
Superbowl of Poker (No Limit Hold'em) | 2nd | $96,000 | 1990 |
19th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP Limit Hold'em) | 2nd | $139,875 | 1988 |
18th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP Limit Hold'em) | 2nd | $118,125 | 1987 |
17th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP No Limit Ace to Five Draw W/Joker) | 2nd | $73,750 | 1986 |
17th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP Limit Omaha) | 2nd | $24,200 | 1986 |
15th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP World Championship - No Limit Hold'em) | 1st | $660,000 | 1984 |
15th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP Limit 7 Card Stud) | 1st | $137,500 | 1984 |