About Tom Franklin
Born 1950. Tom Franklin is an American poker player.
"Captain" Tom Franklin (born October 23, 1950) is an American professional poker player born in Fresno, California. Franklin won his only WSOP bracelet in 1999 in the $2,500 limit Omaha event for $104,000.
In 2005, Franklin won a preliminary No Limit Holdem event at the Bellagio Casino's Five Diamond Classic, picking up $434,025 for the win.
As of 2019, his total live tournament winnings exceed $3,200,000. His 28 cashes at the WSOP account for $985,084 of those winnings.
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Who is Tom Franklin?
American poker player
When was Tom Franklin born?
Tom Franklin was born on 23 October 1950 in Fresno.
What is Tom Franklin's occupation?
Tom Franklin is a poker player.
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Tom Franklin is American.
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· DBpedia: Tom Franklin (poker player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Franklin. https://biography.guide/tom-franklin/
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