Hal Fowler
Harold Arthur "Hal" 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.
| Harold Arthur Fowler | |
|---|---|
Hal Fowler at the 1979 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | Hal |
| Residence | Tulare, California |
| Born | January 12, 1927 |
| Died | November 7, 2000 (aged 73) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | Winner, 1979 |
Fowler was born in Rutland (city), Vermont and later lived for many years in Tulare, California. Before his WSOP victory, he worked as an advertising executive.
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