Vegas Knights 54 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Doyle Brunson Mike Sexton Daniel Negreanu Eric Seidel Phil Ivey Phil Hellmuth Johnny Chan Antonio Esfandiari Chip Reese Tom McEvoy Honorable Mention T J Cloutier Tom Dwan Chris Moneymaker Nick the Greek Let me say there are several ways to respect someone with regards to poker. You can respect them for their pure playing ability, their long term contribution to the game, their ability to be a good ambassador for the game, or a combination of these elements.. Now I'm not saying the people above are perfect. Some have at times exhibited less than ideal behavior. But I'm looking at the overall long term aspect of their careers. Link to post Share on other sites
mrpaddyx 13 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Mike McDermott Lester Murphy Joey Knish Teddy KGB Abe Petrovsky Zagosh Roman Maurice Golf Pro The Greek Link to post Share on other sites
mrpaddyx 13 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 In a more serious note i'm probably not informed enough to state with any great certainty who the most respected are. For example Some might say Stu Ungar deserves recognition for his achievements, other might say he was a degenerative drug user who got what he deserved. Link to post Share on other sites
Sleepis4beginners 2 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 When I think Respect, I have to think they are a good all round ambassador for the game so with that in mind these are my ten Doyle Brunson Amarillo Slim Because they were there from the beginning of poker as we know it today and commanded respect through their play. Obviously Brunson was much more public (books, website, twitter etc), I will never forget that video of Doyle and Amarillo scooter racing at the WSOP! Johnny Chan Chip Reese Mike Sexton The not so old timers who have still been around a long time and proven themselves as players and spokes people Daniel Negreanu Phil Ivey Antonio Esfandiari The best of the new players who everyone in the game listens to Jennifer Harman Vanessa Selbst Two of the best players that happen to be women and again are looked up to and respected in their game and for how they are in public. Honourable mentions I could not add to my list: Phil Helmuth - whines way to much and is really all about the drama when in front of the camera Chris Moneymaker - If he could play better than average then he might make the list, certainly great spokes person and his "underdog" win at the WSOP is the reason why many players started to play Tom Dwan - Obviously awesome player but really just not much to say away from the tables Link to post Share on other sites
FARGOpokerND 22 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 If you guys are going to mention your 'respect', you may want to at least spell Chip Reese's name right. Link to post Share on other sites
HighwayStar 8 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 slackerinc rrumsey justlikenegs kobe2odom8 tbrick412 tehote rcgs59 lurbz ko8e34 thephoenix88 honourable mention: fargopokernd 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DiamondDixie 12 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 HighwayStar, I'm crushed, Lurbz makes your list and I don't j/k I love Lurbz. Link to post Share on other sites
FARGOpokerND 22 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 rrumsey should be at the time of every list ever ever! Link to post Share on other sites
Jam-Fly 8 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Chip Reese Phil Ivey Tom Dwan Erik Seidel Barry Greenstein Patrik Antonius Doyle Brunson Stu Ungar Johnny Moss Wild Bill Hickok IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER SERIOUS BUSINESS, THIS IS SERIOUS LIST Last two are sorta wildcard guesses, don't know much about them. The first 8 though all seem to be very well respected all round. Link to post Share on other sites
Vegas Knights 54 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Come to think of it, I guess Barry Greenstein and Dan Harrington should be added to my Honorable Mention list. Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJon 175 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Definitely can't leave out Howard Lederer. Link to post Share on other sites
Tehtoe 3 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 slackerinc rrumsey justlikenegs kobe2odom8 tbrick412 tehote rcgs59 lurbz ko8e34 thephoenix88 honourable mention: fargopokernd I'm below this guy? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 LOL @ TJ being respected. Who's he respected by, craps dealers? Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 wasnt amarillo slim a pedophile? Link to post Share on other sites
TrueAce13 18 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I'm below this guy? Mbn to even be on the list fml 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HangukMiguk 8 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I'm a sucker for making lists: Doyle Brunson Chip Reese Daniel Negreanu Phil Ivey Ted Forrest Jennifer Harman Erik Seidel Mike Sexton Dan Harrington Barry Greenstein Link to post Share on other sites
FARGOpokerND 22 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Mbn to even be on the list fml I'm close enough to it to be able to laugh at you! FIRST LOSER WOOOOOO Link to post Share on other sites
Vegas Knights 54 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 LOL @ TJ {Cloutier} being respected. Who's he respected by, craps dealers? Them and those who inducted him into the Hall of Fame, most likely for his 6 bracelets. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 yeah, do a quick quiz of pros playing in this year's tournament, and see how much respect TJ gets. Link to post Share on other sites
Vegas Knights 54 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 yeah, do a quick quiz of pros playing in this year's tournament, and see how much respect TJ gets. This thread is about the 10 most respected players in Poker History, not the 10 most respected in the last 3 years. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Okay, fine, but TJ was considered a cash fish even when he was winning bracelets. He had no respect from his peers, even then. He had an edge at tournaments, during an era when tournament play was horrible, but that edge has been obliterated. He is -EV in all forms of poker at this point, I wouldn't stake him for a 1-2NL game. TJ is a broke degenerate who requites stakes to get in action, who has ALWAYS required stakes to be in action. This is not the type of player that should be on any top ten list of poker respect. I respect players who can support themselves by the game. Link to post Share on other sites
Vegas Knights 54 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 ...{TJ} is not the type of player that should be on any top ten list of poker respect. I respect players who can support themselves by the game.Well actually he was not in my top 10 but was one of my Honorable Mentions. Cloutier has won more money at the WSOP than Johnny Chan has, and that is without ever winning the main event. Although he did finish second to Chris Ferguson one year and third one other year. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well actually he was not in my top 10 but was one of my Honorable Mentions. Cloutier has won more money at the WSOP than Johnny Chan has, and that is without ever winning the main event. Although he did finish second to Chris Ferguson one year and third one other year. If cash winnings at the WSOP is your only measure, I suppose you make an argument. I would give Chan points for being able to be a millionare from cash games, and deduct them from TJ for being a broke degenerate. . Link to post Share on other sites
HangukMiguk 8 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Whatever winnings TJ has earned is negated easily by his cash game play and his well-known general gambling addiction. Like BigD said, he's a broke degen that should be in GA. Link to post Share on other sites
Vegas Knights 54 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Whatever winnings TJ has earned is negated easily by his cash game play and his well-known general gambling addiction. Like BigD said, he's a broke degen that should be in GA. Yes, the guy is way past his prime at 73 years old, but the guy has won almost 10 million in poker tournaments, winning 58 major tournaments. He also had a heart attack and surgery ten years ago, and a blood clot on his brain that was operated on. Also he played most of his career when smoking was allowed and then suddenly had to stop smoking at the table. At 73 (with health problems) the guy probably cares more about action than winning just like Nick the Greek when he got old. If people don't respect a guy who's won 58 major tournaments, I guess that's their right. Link to post Share on other sites
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