About Howard Andrew
Lived 1934 – 2021 (aged 86). Howard Andrew was an American poker player and engineer.
Howard Andrew (1934 – January 13, 2021) was an American poker player, best known for his success at the 1976 World Series of Poker (WSOP). He participated in the WSOP Main Event each year from 1974 until his death, the longest such streak of any player.
Andrew won "both The Horseshoe's Businessmen's and Preliminary Hold-Em tournaments in 1976", earning him two bracelets in consecutive days.
Andrew died on January 13, 2021. At the time of his death, his live tournament winnings exceeded $1,500,000.
World Series of Poker bracelets YearTournamentPrize (US$)1976$2,500 No Limit Hold'em$28,0001976$1,000 No Limit Hold'em$23,600
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Who was Howard Andrew?
American poker player (1934–2021)
When was Howard Andrew born?
Howard Andrew was born on 15 August 1934 in Hollywood.
When did Howard Andrew die?
Howard Andrew died on 13 January 2021 in San Francisco.
What was Howard Andrew's occupation?
Howard Andrew was a poker player and engineer.
What nationality was Howard Andrew?
Howard Andrew was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Howard Andrew. https://biography.guide/howard-andrew/
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