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Williams has won three bracelets at the [[World Series of Poker]] (WSOP), and has cashed in many other WSOP events including the Main Event.<ref name="results" /> |
Williams has won three bracelets at the [[World Series of Poker]] (WSOP), and has cashed in many other WSOP events including the Main Event.<ref name="results" /> |
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He won his first bracelet in 1982 in the $1,000 [[Seven-card stud|Seven Card Stud]] event.<ref>{{Cite web |title=13th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1982, Limit 7 Card Stud |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=8099 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=The Hendon Mob |language=en}}</ref> In 1985, he won his second bracelet in the same event. Williams won his third bracelet in a Razz event in 1988. He has made final tables in various events at the WSOP and has also finished runner-up in World Series events five times. |
He won his first bracelet in 1982 in the $1,000 [[Seven-card stud|Seven Card Stud]] event.<ref>{{Cite web |title=13th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1982, Limit 7 Card Stud |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=8099 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=The Hendon Mob |language=en}}</ref> In 1985, he won his second bracelet in the same event.<ref>{{Cite web |title=16th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1985, Seven-Card Stud |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=8056 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=The Hendon Mob |language=en}}</ref> Williams won his third bracelet in a Razz event in 1988. He has made final tables in various events at the WSOP and has also finished runner-up in World Series events five times.<ref>{{Cite web |title=19th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1988, Seven-Card Razz |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=8022 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=The Hendon Mob |language=en}}</ref> |
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Williams has also cashed in the WSOP Main Event several times. His highest finish in the Main Event occurred in 1991 when he made the final table and ended up with a fourth place showing. He won a prize of $115,000 for this final table finish. |
Williams has also cashed in the WSOP Main Event several times. His highest finish in the Main Event occurred in 1991 when he made the final table and ended up with a fourth place showing. He won a prize of $115,000 for this final table finish.<ref>{{Cite web |title=22nd World Series of Poker - WSOP 1991, No Limit Hold'em World Championship |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=7982 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=The Hendon Mob |language=en}}</ref> |
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As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $1,700,000.<ref name="results">{{Cite web |title=Don Williams' profile on The Hendon Mob |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=27599 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=The Hendon Mob Poker Database |language=en}}</ref> His 21 cashes at the WSOP account for $799,828 of those winnings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Don Williams |url=https://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=17470 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=WSOP.com}}</ref> |
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $1,700,000.<ref name="results">{{Cite web |title=Don Williams' profile on The Hendon Mob |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=27599 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=The Hendon Mob Poker Database |language=en}}</ref> His 21 cashes at the WSOP account for $799,828 of those winnings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Don Williams |url=https://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=17470 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=WSOP.com}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/12818-don-williams Card Player profile] |
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*[https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=27599 Hendon Mob profile] |
*[https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=27599 Hendon Mob profile] |
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*[https://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=17470 WSOP profile] |
*[https://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=17470 WSOP profile] |
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Latest revision as of 19:25, 14 April 2024
| Don Williams | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Portsmouth, Ohio |
| Born | May 2, 1942 |
| Died | April 10, 2013 (aged 70) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 21 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 4th, 1991 |
Don Williams (May 2, 1942 – April 10, 2013) was an American poker player.
Biography
[edit]Williams has won three bracelets at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), and has cashed in many other WSOP events including the Main Event.[1]
He won his first bracelet in 1982 in the $1,000 Seven Card Stud event.[2] In 1985, he won his second bracelet in the same event.[3] Williams won his third bracelet in a Razz event in 1988. He has made final tables in various events at the WSOP and has also finished runner-up in World Series events five times.[4]
Williams has also cashed in the WSOP Main Event several times. His highest finish in the Main Event occurred in 1991 when he made the final table and ended up with a fourth place showing. He won a prize of $115,000 for this final table finish.[5]
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $1,700,000.[1] His 21 cashes at the WSOP account for $799,828 of those winnings.[6]
Williams died on April 10, 2013, at the age of 70.[7]
World Series of Poker bracelets
[edit]| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | $1,000 Seven-Card Stud | $56,000 |
| 1985 | $1,000 Seven-Card Stud | $85,500 |
| 1988 | $1,000 Razz | $76,800 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Don Williams' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "13th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1982, Limit 7 Card Stud". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "16th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1985, Seven-Card Stud". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "19th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1988, Seven-Card Razz". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "22nd World Series of Poker - WSOP 1991, No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "Don Williams". WSOP.com. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "Obituary information for Don Williams". Snyder Funeral Homes. Retrieved March 26, 2024.