Johnny Moss's Profile


Date of Birth: May 14th, 1907
Birthplace: Marshall, TX, USA


Sometimes referred to as the "Grand Old Man", Johnny Moss was an important figurehead in the history of poker. He won the first ever World Series of Poker through a vote of his peers, and went on to win two more main events in 1971 & 1974, tying him with only Stu Ungar for the most main event wins. He played a legendary game with Nick "The Greek" Dandalos for five months in 1949 where Johnny ended up winning around $4 million dollars. Johnny was a charter inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame. He passed away on December 16th, 1995.

Tournament RecordsPlayer Statisitcs

Tournament NamePlacePrizeDateCasino
WSOP $1500 7-Card Stud
5th
$13,275May 5, 1991 Binion's
WSOP $1500 7-Card Stud
2nd
$71,610May 3, 1988 Binion's
WSOP $1500 A-5 Draw
1st
$116,400May 1, 1988 Binion's
WSOP NLH Main Event
26th
$10,000May 10, 1987 Binion's
WSOP NLH Main Event
7th
$42,000May 12, 1985 Binion's
WSOP $1K 7-Card Stud
1st
$33,500May 3, 1981 Binion's
WSOP NLH Main Event
4th
$73,500May 11, 1980 Binion's
WSOP $5K 7-Card Stud
1st
$48,000May 2, 1979 Binion's
WSOP NLH Main Event
5th
$27,000Apr 30, 1979 Binion's
WSOP $500 7-Card Stud
1st
$13,000May 7, 1976 Binion's
WSOP $1K Seven-Card Stud
1st
$44,000May 5, 1975 Binion's
WSOP NLH Main Event
1st
$160,000Apr 30, 1974 Binion's
WSOP Limit Ace to 5 Draw
1st
$10,000May 9, 1971 Binion's
WSOP Main Event
1st
$30,000Apr 30, 1971 Binion's
WSOP Main Event
1st
$0Apr 30, 1970 Binion's


Total Winnings According to Database - $692,285


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