| Jack Keller | |
| Nickname: | Gentleman |
| Birth Date: | 29 December 1942 |
| Death Place: | Tunica, Mississippi |
| Wsop Bracelet Count: | 3 |
| Wsop Money Finishes: | 26 |
| Wsop Main Event Best Finish Rank: | Winner |
| Wsop Main Event Best Finish Year: | 1984 |
Jack Keller (December 29, 1942 – December 5, 2003) was a professional poker player. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1994.[1]
Keller won the 1984 World Series of Poker Main Event, three WSOP bracelets, and more than $1,580,000 in tournament play at the World Series of Poker during his career.[2] He also won two Super Bowl of Poker Main Events when the SBOP was considered the second most prestigious tournament in the world.[3] [4]
Keller served in the United States Air Force prior to becoming a professional poker player. He had three children, including former poker professional Kathy Kolberg. He died in Tunica, Mississippi on December 5, 2003.[5]
Keller's total lifetime tournament winnings were $3,900,424.[6] His 26 cashes at the WSOP accounted for $1,610,940 of his lifetime winnings.
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | $137,500 | |
| 1984 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | $660,000 | |
| 1993 | $1,500 Limit Omaha | $61,800 |