He won six WSOP bracelets in the first decade of the series, including two $10,000 World Championship back-to-back in 19, both famously with a ten-deuce hand, which is now commonly referred to as “The Doyle”. The Godfather of Poker rose to fame in the 1970s with the start of the World Series of Poker. May he rest in peace.” Sincerely, the Brunson Family. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers.
We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy.
He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson.