Sailor Roberts

Bryan W. "Sailor" Roberts (March 7, 1931 – June 23, 1995)[1] was an American professional poker player.

Sailor Roberts
Sailor Roberts (center) at the 1979 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s)Sailor
Born(1931-03-07)March 7, 1931
DiedJune 23, 1995(1995-06-23) (aged 64)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)2
Money finish(es)3
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		Winner, 1975

Before becoming a poker professional, Roberts was a rounder and traveled the country looking for games with Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim.[2] In addition to his career as a poker player, he was also a renowned contract bridge player.[3]

Roberts participated in the first World Series of Poker in 1970 along with Amarillo Slim, Doyle Brunson, Puggy Pearson, Crandell Addington, and Carl Cannon.[4] Roberts won his first WSOP bracelet at the 1974 World Series of Poker in the $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw event.[2] He won the 1975 World Series of Poker Main Event, gaining his second and final WSOP bracelet and $210,000.[5]

Roberts earned his nickname "Sailor" for having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.[2]

Roberts died on June 23, 1995 from cirrhosis caused by hepatitis.[2]

He was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.[6]

World Series of Poker bracelets
Year Tournament Prize (US$)
1974 $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw $35,850
1975 $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship $210,000
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References
  1. "Bryan W Roberts". Social Security Death Index. Retrieved July 31, 2009. Bryan W Roberts 07 Mar 1931 Jun 23 1995 97223 (Portland, Washington, OR) (none specified) 543-32-2048 Oregon
  2. Sailor Roberts: Poker Pioneer. Famous Poker Players.
  3. World Series of Poker: A Retrospective - Early Player Bios. Center for Gaming Research.
  4. "World Series of Poker: A Retrospective: 1970 Summary". UNLV. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  5. “Sailor” Roberts celebrates his triumph at poker table. Ellensburg Daily Record. May 19, 1975.
  6. "Eric Drache and Brian 'Sailor' Roberts To Be Inducted Into Poker Hall Of Fame - Poker News". Card Player. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
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