(1928-2012) His original name was Thomas Preston and he adopted this nickname because he was originally from the small Texan town of Amarillo and, obviously, because of his thin physical constitution.
He was another of the pioneers of poker in the twentieth century, along with Doyle Brunson and Johnny Moss. Poker and betting, his two great passions. On the green carpet he got 4 bracelets from the World Series of Poker, including the Main Event of 1972.
After achieving this title, its appearance in television and radio programs nationwide served to change the bad image of poker in the United States.
He has been a member of the Hall of Fame since 1992. His book, "Play poker to win" was a "best-seller" for fans of this attractive card game.
He died in 2012, at 84 years of age.
