About Sailor Roberts
Lived 1931 – 1995 (aged 64). Sailor Roberts was an American poker player.
Bryan W. "Sailor" Roberts (March 7, 1931 – June 23, 1995) was an American professional poker player.
Biography 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 participated in the first World Series of Poker in 1970 along with Amarillo Slim, Doyle Brunson, Johnny Moss, Puggy Pearson, Crandell Addington, and Carl Cannon. Roberts won his first WSOP bracelet at the 1974 World Series of Poker in the $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw event.
Roberts earned his nickname "Sailor" for having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
World Series of Poker bracelets YearTournamentPrize (US$)1974$5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw$35,8501975$10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship$210,000
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Who was Sailor Roberts?
American poker player (1931-1995)
When was Sailor Roberts born?
Sailor Roberts was born on 7 March 1931.
When did Sailor Roberts die?
Sailor Roberts died on 23 June 1995.
What was Sailor Roberts's occupation?
Sailor Roberts was a poker player.
What nationality was Sailor Roberts?
Sailor Roberts was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sailor Roberts. https://biography.guide/sailor-roberts/
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