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Brian "Sailor" Roberts was a professional poker player.
Before becoming a poker professional Roberts was a rounder and traveled the country looking for games along with other legends such as Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim. In addition to being a world class poker player, he was also a champion contract bridge player.
Roberts won the 1975 World Series of Poker main event, gaining his second WSOP bracelet and $210,000.
Roberts earned his nickname of "Sailor" for having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
Roberts died from sclerosis caused by hepatitis.
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