Brian Roberts
Brian Roberts (7 March, 1931 - 23 June, 1995) was an American poker player who had a net worth of $266,650 [1].
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| Also known as | Sailor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Houston, TX, USA |
| Birthplace | San Angelo, TX, USA |
| Born | March 7, 1931 |
| Died | June 23, 1995 (age 64) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Net worth | $266,650 |
| Total cashes | 58 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 2 |
| Cashes | 3 |
| Bracelets | 2 |
| Final tables | 3 |
| Highest WSOP | 1st, 1975 |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 0 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 0 |
| Last Updated | 02.02.2026 |
Brian Roberts's biography
| Nationality | American |
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| Residence | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Born | March 7, 1931 |
| Birthplace | San Angelo, Texas, USA |
| Died | June 23, 1995 |
Poker career
Before becoming a poker professional, Roberts was a rounder and traveled the country looking for games with Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim. In addition to his career as a poker player, he was also a renowned contract bridge player.
World Series of Poker
Roberts won his first WSOP bracelet at the 1974.
| WSOP Bracelets | 2 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 3 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $266,650 [2] |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 1975 | Event #5: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1st | $210,000 [3] |
| 1974 | Event #4: $5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball | 1st | $35,850 [4] |
Brian Roberts’s profiles
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| Wikipedia | Visit |
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| WSOP | Visit |
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| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who was Brian Roberts?
Brian "Sailor" Roberts was an American poker player who won the 1975 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. He was one of the original Texas road gamblers and was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.
What was Brian Roberts's net worth?
Around $266,650.
What was Brian Roberts's biggest single tournament cash?
$210,000 (1975 WSOP Main Event).
How much did Brian Roberts earn in his poker career?
$266,650.
Was Brian Roberts actually a left-handed poker player?
No, he was right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets did Brian Roberts win?
2.
Did Brian Roberts win any WPT titles?
No.