Recently, the poker industry’s gem, ten-time World Series winner of poker bracelet Doyle Brunson, left this earth for his heavenly abode. Joining in to pay tribute to the legend and condolences to his family is the world Brunson left affected by his iconic poker skills. Also known as the Godfather of Poker, Brunson influenced countless people in all 89 years of his life. The Poker Hall of Fame inductee left no industry untouched while spreading his charm, donning his iconic cowboy hat with a big smile on his face. Hence, when the word got out of the demise of such a legend, the Boston Red Sox legend, Curt Schilling, is one of the countless people who are saddened by Brunson’s death.
Schilling used some words used by his deceased father for the Godfather of Poker while expressing how his legacy will forever live in this world.
Boston Red Sox legend used some of the perfect words for the Poker legend
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Brunson might have left this mortal world to begin his journey in heaven, but he still lives with his wife, Louise, son Todd, daughter Pam, and all the other individuals he influenced in his lifetime. And one of them is indeed the baseball icon Curt Schilling.
The 3x World Series champ took it to his official Twitter handle to share the news of Brunson’s demise. While doing so, the former athlete wrote,?“My dad’s highest compliment was just “He’s good people”. He will be forever remembered as “Good People”. What a man. What a legacy.”
My dad's highest compliment was just "He's good people". https://t.co/9oopqRbpT8 He will be forever remembered as "Good People". What a man. What a legacy.
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) May 15, 2023
Every moment that Doyle Brunson sat on the table with his cowboy hat on, he made the moment as special as possible. Notably, he won too. While winning 10 World Series of Poker bracelets, Doyle won $6 million from his live tournaments alone.?
Fans are saddened by the death of Godfather of Poker
As soon as baseball icon Curt Schilling shared his memory of Brunson and his father, fans in the comments started to send out condolences to the Brunson family. While doing so, a few of them also wrote about the memory they shared with the Godfather of Poker, Doyle Brunson.?
Following are some of the fans’ reactions toward Brunson’s demise:?
Legend! Rip Doyle.
— B. Eaton Dick jr. (@CallenderLemus) May 15, 2023
Had the pleasure of meeting him in Vegas during the global gaming expo. He signed his book for me and we had a cool chat about the WSOP. RIP Doyle. pic.twitter.com/A6KJVh2w9r
— Jim S.🎶 (@JBTtime) May 15, 2023
1 time is impressive. 10 times is almost impossible. Much respect.
— A Magnificent appeal to Heaven (@SugarLandSooner) May 15, 2023
Indeed, a sad day for all poker fans!
Sad day for those of us in the poker world. I was very close to gene Michael who loved to play poker. Sadly I never got to play with Doyle…played in the main event with him, but never at the same table.
— Redsox Stan account (@RedsoxStan) May 15, 2023
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All the stories must be enthralling!
I couldn't imagine some of the stories he could have told in his early years as a poker player.
— Jason J. Stone (@jasonstonenola) May 15, 2023
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In this tough time, we ask you to send prayers and condolences to the Brunson family while keeping Doyle with his cowboy hat and the unique smile on his face in your memories.?
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