Tom Abdo
American poker player (1894–1967)
Thomas Abdo (April 12, 1894 – March 1967)[1] was a poker player inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1982.[2][3][4] He died after suffering a heart attack while playing.[5]`[6] According to a poker legend, after suffering the heart attack, he asked another player to count his chips and to save his seat, intending to return to the game.[7][8]
References
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Thomas Abdo: 12 April 1894 - March 1967
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