Jack Straus

Jack Straus
Jack "Treetop" Straus
Nickname(s)Treetop
Born(1930-06-16)June 16, 1930
Died(1988-08-17)August 17, 1988 (age 58)
Los Angeles, California
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)2
Money finish(es)4
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		Winner, 1982

Jack "Treetop" Straus (June 16, 1930 – August 17, 1988) was an American professional poker player.

He is best known for winning the 1982 World Series of Poker Main Event, where he was able to come back from being down to one chip earlier in the tournament, giving meaning to the poker phrase "a chip and a chair". In addition, Straus is known for successfully pulling off one of the best bluffs in the history of poker.

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