Sailor Roberts

Bryan W. "Sailor" Roberts (March 7, 1931 – June 23, 1995) was an American professional poker player.

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.

Roberts' first WSOP bracelet was won at the 1974 World Series of Poker in the $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw event. He won the 1975 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event, gaining his second WSOP bracelet and $210,000.

Roberts earned his nickname "Sailor" for having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

Roberts died from cirrhosis caused by hepatitis.

He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.

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Roberts (Hampshire cricketer)

Roberts (first name and dates unknown) was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1824 to 1825. His name is possibly a pseudonym. He was mainly associated with Hampshire but also played for Godalming Cricket Club. He made 5 known appearances in first-class cricket, including one for the Gentlemen in 1824.

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Roberts (given name)

Roberts is a Latvian masculine given name, cognate of the English given name Robert and may refer to: