Jack Straus
Jack "Treetop" Straus (June 16, 1930 – August 17, 1988) was an American professional poker player.
| Jack Straus | |
|---|---|
Jack "Treetop" Straus | |
| Nickname(s) | Treetop |
| Born | June 16, 1930 |
| Died | 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 |
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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