It may surprise you to know that Doyle’s first calling wasn’t poker, but professional sports. In 2005, Todd won the $2500 Omaha Hi-Lo event while Doyle won the $5,000 No Limit Shorthanded Texas Hold’em event, making them the first father-son duo to win bracelets at the same World Series. In fact, Doyle often said that he never encouraged Todd to play poker and wouldn’t offer him advice, forcing him to learn on his own and become his own player. Todd followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a poker professional who's well respected in his own right. Together they had three children, Doyla Brunson who tragically passed away at 18 of a heart valve condition, Todd Brunson, and Pamela Brunson. He met his wife Pam in 1969, marrying her three years later in 1972. Personal Lifeĭoyle Frank Brunson was born on August 10th, 1933, in Longworth Texas. So, let’s take a look into the incredible life of poker legend Doyle Brunson. While the poker community is saddened by his passing, we should be celebrating the life and accomplishments of this great man. Doyle “Texas Dolly” Brunson is arguably the most influential poker figure of the past half a century, and the game we know and love wouldn’t be the same today without his influence. On May 14th, 2023, the poker world lost its biggest icon.
