Hal Fowler

Harold Arthur Fowler
Hal Fowler at the 1979 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s)Hal
ResidenceTulare, California
Born(1927-01-12)January 12, 1927
DiedNovember 7, 2000(2000-11-07) (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.

  1. ^ "Harold A. Fowler". Social Security Death Index. Retrieved November 30, 2009. Harold A. Fowler 12 Jan 1927 7 Nov 2000
  2. ^ Holloway, Chad (November 4, 2010). "History in Spades: The First Amateur to Win the Main Event". PokerNews.com. Retrieved August 2, 2011.