Mr. Orange 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I'm just basing this off of their public image on the internet and on TV - I have never met any of these individuals...yet. 1. Phil Gordon2. Daniel Negreanu (and I'm not just saying that because this is his site)3. Robert Williamson III4. Greg Raymer (Greg has amazed me with the level of dignity and professionalism he has carried himself in since winning the Main Event.)5. Paul Wolfe (This guy just seems like he'd be a riot to hang around with. A truly good person.)What's your list look like? Link to post Share on other sites
cashinnow 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I think Robert Williamson III should be on peoples list. Link to post Share on other sites
NicksDad1970 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 When I saw this thread I thought of my 5 before it showed the OP 5. They were almost the same. I had Demetrieu instead of Seidel. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Orange 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 I think Robert Williamson III should be on peoples list.Good call. I'm bumping Seidel for him. Link to post Share on other sites
NicksDad1970 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I think Robert Williamson III should be on peoples list.Good call. I'm bumping Seidel for him.Wow, I can't believe I forgot about RW. I sat next to him at a WPO tourney this year. He acted like he was my best friend and I'd never met him before that day.Then again he did crack my aces with 5-9 d Link to post Share on other sites
Bluffs2005 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Don't forget Matusow, Hellmuth, and Antonio!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Meatwad 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I'd have Juanda on the top of the list probably. He seems to answer a good amount of fan e-mails and chats a lot on full tilt even with observers. He's one of the least likely people I can see ever steaming. Link to post Share on other sites
Orion071 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 After giving David Williams's career a huge boost, it's hard not to put Marcel Luske on the list. Plus he seems like he's a riot at the tables... Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Chris Ferguson strikes me as an extremely nice person, a genuine good guy. Daniel Negreanu (obviously), Thunder Keller seems like a good kid, Lee Watkinson, Erik Lindgren, Erin Ness...sorry, all brain function has ceased now that I'm thinking about Erin Ness. Link to post Share on other sites
NicksDad1970 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Chris Ferguson strikes me as an extremely nice person, a genuine good guy. Daniel Negreanu (obviously), Thunder Keller seems like a good kid, Lee Watkinson, Erik Lindgren, Erin Ness...sorry, all brain function has ceased now that I'm thinking about Erin Ness.Those are some good ones as well. Link to post Share on other sites
FloppyNuts 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Juanda and Allen Cunningham. Link to post Share on other sites
clashcityrocker 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 TJ Link to post Share on other sites
StaleOne 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 While ruthless on the poker table, I would also have to add Doyle Brunson. Link to post Share on other sites
LongOdds 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Gordon, DN, Juanda, Carlos Mortenson, and Humberto Brenes get my vote. Prior to his passing, Andy Glazer would have been on the list as well. Link to post Share on other sites
BandanaPoker 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Yeah, both TJ and Doyle come to mind which is odd considering their upbringing and the games they played in while "growing up" as poker players. I'd agree, they're both ruthless at the tables -- but every time I see an interview or read any of their books or articles, I can't think that these are just great guys playing great poker who simply have so much experience it's incredible to imagine.Also, have you guys and gals begun noticing that the general perception for poker players has made significant transitions recently? When I meet new people and tell them a bit about what I do, they either think I'm nuts or are so consumed in it that they chat your ear off. Last night I had a WPT tee shirt on that I picked up at a local department store... Not like I've ever played in a WPT event or anything, and these three guys at a bar just chatted my ear off the whole time to the point that I didn't even get to eat my dinner before it got cold. Not that I mind, I love the comrardery between enthusiasts -- it's just strange that there's two distinct ends of views on the game.Still, it's much better than being perceived as an addictive gambler. One day when I had my mother over for dinner, she saw Daniel on ESPN when they showed some clips about he and his mom's relationship and how she changed her opinion on the game... She later saw the same type of bit on David Williams and his mother, and now she's begun making the turn as well. Of course, I would need to develop a legitimate bankroll, play in larger events and actually make a living out of it. But at least its no longer frowned upon so much. Link to post Share on other sites
LongOdds 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 If you get anywhere near TJ while he is in the middle of one of his craps sessions, you will quickly see his isn't nearly as nice as you think he is........ Link to post Share on other sites
mbreon 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 The only professional I have ever met before was Chris Ferguson, and that was a very brief meeting, but he was a very nice guy. So I'll put him on my list....other than that, haven't met any of them, so I'll leave the other 4 blank for now. Link to post Share on other sites
Kendren 1 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I'll give a shout to Goomba. (James Sousa) Link to post Share on other sites
blueodum 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I haven't met him, but judging from his blog Gavin Smith seems like a good-natured fellow. Link to post Share on other sites
NicksDad1970 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I'll give a shout to Goomba. (James Sousa)That was an absolute classic with him and Thunder. Link to post Share on other sites
Shan027 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 After giving David Williams's career a huge boost, it's hard not to put Marcel Luske on the list. Plus he seems like he's a riot at the tables...Slightly off topic, but I'd also put Marcel on the list after reading the following blog:http://mcgrupp.blogspot.com/ Scroll down to "Marcel and a guy named Charlie." 6/14/05. Class act right there. Link to post Share on other sites
Governator 54 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 6) Myself... Link to post Share on other sites
Mattnxtc 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 After giving David Williams's career a huge boost, it's hard not to put Marcel Luske on the list. Plus he seems like he's a riot at the tables...Im going with Marcel too...Anybody that is that fun to be at a table with cannot be a bad person...plus his cardplayer interview showed just how good a person he is Link to post Share on other sites
motox565 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Judging by the ones I have met my list is:1) Daniel2) Raymer3)Juanda4)Moneymaker Link to post Share on other sites
TheTorpedo 0 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Don Everest Link to post Share on other sites
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