However, a knee injury ended his basketball dreams, leading him to discover his hidden talent for poker during his recovery.īrunson’s poker career soared as he dedicated himself to the game. He initially excelled in basketball, becoming an All-State Texas player. Throughout his legendary career, Brunson accumulated his wealth through his poker earnings, tournament wins, book sales, and investments.īorn on August 10, 1933, in Longworth, Texas, Brunson grew up in a small town.
Doyle Brunson, known as “The Godfather of Poker,” was an American professional poker player, author, and actor who had a net worth of $25 million at the time of his death.
