Sailor Roberts

Bryan W. "Sailor" Roberts (March 7, 1931 – June 23, 1995) was an American professional poker player. Before becoming a poker professional, Roberts was a rounder and traveled the country looking for games with Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim. In addition to his career as a poker player, he was also a renowned contract bridge player. Roberts earned his nickname "Sailor" for having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Roberts died on June 23, 1995 from cirrhosis caused by hepatitis. He was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.

Sailor Roberts

Bryan W. "Sailor" Roberts (March 7, 1931 – June 23, 1995) was an American professional poker player. Before becoming a poker professional, Roberts was a rounder and traveled the country looking for games with Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim. In addition to his career as a poker player, he was also a renowned contract bridge player. Roberts earned his nickname "Sailor" for having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Roberts died on June 23, 1995 from cirrhosis caused by hepatitis. He was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.