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 Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag.
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 |