Hal Fowler

Harold Arthur Fowler
Fowler at the 1979 World Series of Poker
NicknameHal
Born(1927-01-12)January 12, 1927
Rutland, Vermont, U.S.
DiedNovember 7, 2000(2000-11-07) (aged 73)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet1
Money finish1
Highest WSOP
Main Event finish		Winner, 1979

Harold Arthur Fowler (January 12, 1927 – November 7, 2000) was an American poker player known for winning the 1979 World Series of Poker Main Event. He is considered the first amateur poker player to become poker's World Champion.

Fowler was born in Rutland, Vermont and later lived for many years in Tulare, California. Before his WSOP victory, he worked as an advertising executive.

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