Crandell Addington
Crandell Addington (June 2 1938 - April 14 2024) was American poker player and entrepreneur who was a "self-made millionaire" [2].
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| Also known as | Dandy |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | San Antonio, TX, USA |
| Birthplace | Graham, TX, USA |
| Born | June 2, 1938 |
| Died | April 14, 2024 (age 85) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Tight-aggressive |
| Total cashes | 5 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 0 |
| Cashes | 5 |
| Bracelets | 0 |
| Final tables | 4 |
| Highest WSOP | 2nd, (1978 [1]) |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 0 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Last Updated | 02.02.2026 |
Crandell Addington's biography
| Nationality | American |
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| Residence | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Born | June 2, 1938 |
| Birthplace | Graham, Texas, USA |
| Died | April 14, 2024 |
| Education | |
| University | Southwestern University |
Poker career
Crandell "Dandy" Addington was a legendary Texas road gambler and one of the founders of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Known for his impeccable dress sense-often wearing expensive suits and ties at the table-he was a "No Limit Hold'em Legend" according to Doyle Brunson. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2005 [3].
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 0 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 5 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $105,650 [4] |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 1974 | $5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball (Event #4) | 3rd | $14,150 [5] |
| 1978 | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event (Event #11) | 2nd | $84,000 [6] |
Crandell Addington’s profiles
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| Wikipedia | Visit |
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| WSOP | Visit |
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| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who was Crandell Addington?
Crandell Addington was an American high-stakes poker player, entrepreneur and Poker Hall of Fame member known as one of the founders of the WSOP [7].
What was Crandell Addington's net worth?
No information, but he was a self-made millionaire with successful ventures in chemical manufacturing and oil/gas exploration.
What was Crandell Addington's biggest single tournament cash?
$84,000 (2nd place in the 1978 WSOP Main Event).
How much has Crandell Addington earned in his poker career?
His total recorded live earnings was $179,350.
Was Crandell Addington actually left-handed poker player?
No, he was right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets had Crandell Addington won?
0.
Had Crandell Addington won any WPT titles?
No.
References
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978_World_Series_of_Poker
- ↑ https://www.pokernews.com/news/2020/05/poker-hall-of-famer-crandell-addington-wsop-37223.htm
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/players/crandall-addington/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/2924/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/11406/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/