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| Nickname(s) | Cowboy |
|---|---|
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finishes | 9 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
2nd, 1984 |
Byron Wolford (September 14, 1930 - May 13, 2003), also known as Cowboy Wolford[1], was an accomplished rodeo cowboy and professional poker player, who was the winner of a World Series of Poker bracelet in 1991 and runner-up of the 1984 WSOP Main Event.[2]
Wolford has cashed in various events at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), including the Main Event. He achieved his highest Main Event showing in 1984 when he finished as the runner-up to Jack Keller. For his second place finish, Wolford won $264,000.
Over the years, Wolford made the final tables in other events at the WSOP, finishing in second place on several occasions.
He won a WSOP bracelet in 1991 in the $5,000 limit Texas hold 'em event, defeating Erik Seidel. His career winnings exceeded $1,000,000.[3] His 9 cashes at the WSOP accounted for $737,410 of his lifetime winnings.[4]
Wolford also won the $10,000 No Limit Deuce-to-Seven Draw at the innaugural Super Bowl of Poker.
As a rodeo champion, Wolford set the all-time speed record for calf roping at Madison Square Garden in the 1950s. He also won back-to-back championships at the Calgary Stampede. Byron Wolford was the author of the book, "Cowboys, Gamblers & Hustlers: The True Adventures of a Rodeo Champion & Poker Legend."
World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | $5,000 Limit hold 'em | $210,000 |
Notes
- ^ 'Cowboy' Wolford, Byron (2002-11-22). "Aimsworth, Sawmill, and Everett". Card Player Magazine Volume 15, Number 24. https://admin.corp.cardplayer.com/author/article/all/71/3836. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
- ^ "Colorful poker player Wolford dies". LasVegasSun.com. Greenspun Media Group. 2003-05-15. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2003/may/15/colorful-poker-player-wolford-dies/. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
- ^ Butt, Robert. "Byron Wolford - Stats". The Hendon Mob. http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=s&n=27576. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
- ^ World Series of Poker Earnings, worldseriesofpoker.com
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