Louis Sager Hunsucker Jr.
American poker player (1934–2021)
Louis Sager Hunsucker Jr. | |
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![]() Hunsucker in 1978 | |
Born | (1934-02-22)February 22, 1934 |
Died | April 27, 2021(2021-04-27) (aged 87) |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 1 |
Money finish(es) | 6 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
Louis Sager Hunsucker[1] Jr.[2] (February 22, 1934 – April 27, 2021), also known as Sager,[3] The Big Book and The Main Book,[4] was an American poker player.
Life and career
Hunsucker was a businessman.[5]
At the 1977 World Series of Poker, Hunsucker won a WSOP bracelet in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event.[6]
Hunsucker died on April 27, 2021, at the age of 87.[7]
References
- ^ "You bet: $5,000 small potatoes to high stakes poker player, gambler says". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. March 20, 1978. p. 9. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Police: Extensive Betting Ring Cracked By Arrest". Tyler Morning Telegraph. Tyler, Texas. July 10, 1987. p. 12. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gambling plea brings $5,000 fine, probation". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. April 23, 1988. p. 20. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Betting". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. July 9, 1987. p. 9. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "'New Breed' Gambler Wins Poker Contest". The Star Press. Muncie, Indiana. May 20, 1978. p. 7. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "WSOP Bracelet Winners: 1977 (Season 8)". Card Player. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "Louis Sager Hunsucker Jr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
External links
- Hendon Mob profile
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- number in brackets represents the number of bracelets earned in that year
- Bill Boyd
- Jimmy Casella
- Johnny Moss (2)
- Puggy Pearson
- Bill Boyd
- Amarillo Slim
- Sam Angel
- Joe Bernstein
- Bill Boyd
- Aubrey Day
- Puggy Pearson (3)
- Jack Straus
- Bill Boyd
- Jimmy Casella (2)
- Johnny Moss
- Sailor Roberts
- Amarillo Slim
- Sam Angel
- Billy Baxter
- Jay Heimowitz
- Johnny Moss
- Sailor Roberts
- Howard Andrew (2)
- Doyle Brunson (2)
- Doc Green
- Perry Green
- Johnny Moss
- Walter Smiley
- Billy Allen
- Bobby Baldwin (2)
- Gary Berland
- Doyle Brunson (2)
- Perry Green
- George Huber
- Louis Sager Hunsucker Jr.
- Jackie McDaniels
- Fats Morgan
- Jeff Sandow
- Richard Schwartz
- Bobby Baldwin
- Billy Baxter
- Gary Berland (2)
- Doyle Brunson
- Aubrey Day
- Terry King
- Lakewood Louie
- Hans Lund
- Chip Reese
- Henry Young
- 1970s
- 1980s
- 1990s
- 2000s
- 2010s
- 2020s
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