Four of Poker’s Great Guys
Literally countless of players are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "great guys" of poker. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition winnings added up to more than $4.4 million and he captured 2 highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to talk to his admirers about how they could improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in more than one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.