| Harold Arthur Fowler | |
|---|---|
 Hal Fowler at the 1979 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | Hal |
| Residence | Tulare, California |
| Born | January 12, 1927 |
| Died | November 7, 2000 (aged 73) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | Winner, 1979 |
Harold Arthur "Hal" Fowler (January 12, 1927 – November 7, 2000)[1] was an American poker player known for winning the 1979 World Series of Poker Main Event. He is considered the first amateur poker player to become poker's World Champion.[2]
Fowler was born in Rutland (city), Vermont and later lived for many years in Tulare, California. Before his WSOP victory, he worked as an advertising executive.
- ^ "Harold A. Fowler". Social Security Death Index. Retrieved November 30, 2009.
Harold A. Fowler 12 Jan 1927 7 Nov 2000
- ^ Holloway, Chad (November 4, 2010). "History in Spades: The First Amateur to Win the Main Event". PokerNews.com. Retrieved August 2, 2011.