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'''Don Williams''' (May 2, 1942 – April 10, 2013) was an [[United States|American]] [[poker]] player.
'''Don Williams''' (May 2, 1942 – April 10, 2013) was an American [[poker]] player.


== Biography ==
Williams has won three bracelets at the [[World Series of Poker]] (WSOP), and has cashed in many other WSOP events including the Main Event.
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" />


He won his first bracelet in 1982 in the $1,000 [[Seven-card stud|Seven Card Stud]] event. 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>


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>


As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $1,700,000.<ref>[http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=s&n=27599 Hendon Mob tournament results]</ref> His 21 cashes at the WSOP account for $799,828 of those winnings.<ref>[http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/players/index.asp?sort=cashearned&pagenum=2 World Series of Poker Earnings] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090809184243/http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/players/index.asp?sort=cashearned&pagenum=2 |date=2009-08-09 }}, worldseriesofpoker.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>


Williams died on April 10, 2013, at the age of 70.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Obituary information for Don Williams |url=https://www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=22961491 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Snyder Funeral Homes |language=en-US}}</ref>
Williams died on April 10, 2013 at the age of 70.


==World Series of Poker bracelets==
==World Series of Poker bracelets==
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== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
*[https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/12818-don-williams Card Player profile]
*[https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=27599 Hendon Mob profile]
*[https://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=17470 WSOP profile]


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[[Category:Super Bowl of Poker event winners|Williams, Don]]
[[Category:Super Bowl of Poker event winners|Williams, Don]]
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[[Category:2013 deaths]]
[[Category:2013 deaths]]
[[Category:1942 births]]
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Latest revision as of 19:25, 14 April 2024

Don Williams
ResidencePortsmouth, Ohio
Born(1942-05-02)May 2, 1942
DiedApril 10, 2013(2013-04-10) (aged 70)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)3
Money finish(es)21
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		4th, 1991
Information last updated on 30 January 2010.

Don Williams (May 2, 1942 – April 10, 2013) was an American poker player.

Biography

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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.[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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Don Williams' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "13th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1982, Limit 7 Card Stud". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "16th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1985, Seven-Card Stud". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "19th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1988, Seven-Card Razz". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "22nd World Series of Poker - WSOP 1991, No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "Don Williams". WSOP.com. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "Obituary information for Don Williams". Snyder Funeral Homes. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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