Dyole Brunson, the "Godfather" of poker, aka "Texas Dolly" passed away in Las Vegas on Sunday at age 89.
Dyole Brunson, the "Godfather" of poker, aka "Texas Dolly" passed away in Las Vegas on Sunday at age 89.
Rest In Peace, Gentle Man.
RIP Dolly! :(
One thing I remember about him...he was genial, even friendly--until you were up against him at the table. Then his eyes kind of deadened, and looked like those of a shark, or maybe an alligator, and his expression turned to stone. The transition was sudden and frightening.
Originally posted by: Kevin Lewis
One thing I remember about him...he was genial, even friendly--until you were up against him at the table. Then his eyes kind of deadened, and looked like those of a shark, or maybe an alligator, and his expression turned to stone. The transition was sudden and frightening.
Because Kevin, the 3rd grade teacher with his income, played poker against him.......
I was thinking that, but didn't comment about Kevin's fictional opponent.
I am surprised that there are not more comments here about his passing. I am sure that the poker pros will miss him and what he brought to the game(s) of poker. Speaking for myself, I never met him but what I saw of him in videos showed a man who was respected by his fellow pros and by those who enjoy playing poker. He will be missed.
Originally posted by: Boilerman
I was thinking that, but didn't comment about Kevin's fictional opponent.
When did I say I played against him, doofi (plural of doofus)?
His book "Super System" changed the game.
Originally posted by: Don the Dentist
His book "Super System" changed the game.
To the point where he said he regretted publishing it!
Funny thing is, the book was pretty short on actual practical tips, particularly for no-limit hold 'em, but what it really taught was an attitude--an approach to the game that was based on constant aggression. It's actually only an effective strategy if your opponents don't realize that you're doing it--and now, of course, everyone is.
The book could have used an editor, but that's kind of its charm. The experience is not unlike sitting down with a grizzled old poker pro and having him spill all his secrets while you buy him a drink. And another drink. And another. And another and another and another.
