Doyle

Doyle Brunson was a giant. I’ve spent close to 40 years reading about him, thinking about him, making up stories inspired by aspects of the world he created. He was like the Robert Moses of poker, in a way. Would not be denied. Would not relent. His influence will be felt long after we are all gone.

Super System remains the most important poker book ever written. And his narrative tales of life on the Texas poker circuit are as good as any written by those of us who write for a living.

He was always kind to me. Gracious. Even when he didn’t agree with the way Dave and I portrayed the world of poker.

We reconnected a few years back, and every time we corresponded, I kind of couldn’t believe it.

What a life. What a legend. What a legacy.

Texas Dolly.