The Australian Poker Hall of Fame (APHOF), which launched in 2009, was established to recognize those in the Australian poker community who have excelled and contributed meaningfully to the game. Australian players have a rich tradition in poker. The Poker Hall of Fame was created to honor the best there has ever been in the game. While honoring those who have, at best, been at the periphery of the game (“Wild Bill” Hickok?), the Poker.
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame was established on 10 December 1985 to recognise the achievements of Australian sportsmen and sportswomen.[1] The inaugural induction included 120 members with Sir Don Bradman as the first inductee and Dawn Fraser the first female inductee. [1] In 1989, the Hall of Fame was expanded to include associate members who have assisted in the development of sport in Australia. In 2012, there were 518 members. [2] Each year the Hall of Fame inducts notable retired athletes, associate members and upgrades one member to 'legend' status.
The main award each year is the 'Don' Award but other awards include Team Sport Australia Award, Spirit of Sport Award and Hall of Fame Moments.[3]
The National Sports Museum located at the Melbourne Cricket Ground houses the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. [3]
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The Don Award[edit]
This award was first awarded in 1998. It is named after Sir Donald Bradman and recognises the sporting achievement of the year which has inspired the people of Australia.
Year | Athletes |
---|---|
1998 | Mark Taylor (Cricket) Heather Turland (Athletics) |
1999 | Ian Thorpe (Swimming) |
2000 | Cathy Freeman (Athletics) |
2001 | Pat Rafter (Tennis) |
2002 | Alisa Camplin (Freestyle Skiing) Steven Bradbury (Speed Skating) |
2003 | Damien Oliver (Horse Racing) |
2004 | Petria Thomas (Swimming) |
2005 | Grant Hackett (Swimming) |
2006 | Kerryn McCann (Athletics) Socceroos (Soccer) |
2007 | Glenn McGrath (Cricket) Shane Warne (Cricket) |
2008 | Matthew Mitcham (Diving) Steven Hooker (Athletics) |
2009 | Steven Hooker (Athletics) |
2010 | Lydia Lassila (Freestyle Skiing) |
2011 | Cadel Evans (Cycling) |
2012 | Sally Pearson (Athletics) |
2013 | Adam Scott (Golf)[4] |
2014 | Sally Pearson (Athletics) |
2015 | Jason Day (Golf) |
2016 | Michelle Payne (Horse racing) |
2017 | Jeff Horn (Boxing) |
2018 | Kurt Fearnley (Paralympic athletics) [5] |
2019 | Ashleigh Barty (Tennis) [6] |
Legends[edit]
Each year a member is elevated to 'Legend' status.
Induction Year | Athletes | Legend Year |
---|---|---|
1985 | Sir Donald Bradman (Cricket) | 1993 |
1985 | Dawn Fraser (Swimming) | 1993 |
1985 | Hubert Opperman (Cycling) | 1993 |
1985 | Betty Cuthbert (Athletics) | 1994 |
1985 | Jock Sturrock (Sailing) | 1994 |
1985 | Evonne Cawley (Tennis) | 1994 |
1985 | Dunc Gray (Cycling) | 1995 |
1985 | Ted Whitten (Australian Football) | 1995 |
1985 | Shirley de la Hunty (Athletics) | 1995 |
1986 | Scobie Breasley (Horse Racing) | 1995 |
1985 | Reg Gasnier (Rugby League) | 1995 |
1985 | Marjorie Jackson-Nelson (Athletics) | 1995 |
1985 | Shane Gould (Swimming) | 1996 |
1986 | Vic Patrick (Boxing) | 1996 |
1985 | Bill Roycroft (Equestrian) | 1996 |
1985 | Herb Elliott (Athletics) | 1997 |
1985 | Walter Lindrum (Billiards) | 1998 |
1985 | Margaret Court (Tennis) | 1998 |
1985 | Murray Rose (Swimming) | 1999 |
1985 | Heather McKay (Squash) | 2000 |
1985 | Peter Thomson (Golf) | 2001 |
1985 | Rod Laver (Tennis) | 2002 |
1985 | Jack Brabham (Motor Sport) | 2003 |
1986 | Keith Miller (Cricket) | 2004 |
1985 | John Landy (Athletics) | 2005 |
1987 | Ron Barassi (Australian Football) | 2006 |
1988 | Greg Norman (Golf) | 2007 |
1991 | Bart Cummings (Horse Racing) | 2008 |
1985 | Edwin Flack (Athletics) | 2009 |
1985 | Ken Rosewall (Tennis) | 2009 |
1994 | Leigh Matthews (Australian Football) | 2010 |
1985 | John Raper (Rugby League) | 2010 |
2005 | Cathy Freeman (Athletics) | 2011 |
2002 | Susan O'Neill (Swimming) | 2012 |
1985 | John Bertrand (Sailing) [4] | 2013 |
1985 | John Newcombe (Tennis) | 2014 |
1987 | Anne Sargeant (Netball) | 2015[8] |
1987 | Wally Lewis (Rugby league) | 2016 |
1985 | Raelene Boyle (Athletics) | 2017 |
1985 | Richie Benaud (Cricket) | 2018 |
2007 | Louise Sauvage (Paralympic athletics) | 2019 [9] |
See also[edit]
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Australian Poker Hall Of Fame Phil
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ abOxford Companion to Australian Sport. 2nd ed. Melbourne: Oxford University Press. 1994. p. 394.
- ^'The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Inspires the Nation At Gala Dinner'. Sport Australia Hall of Fame Media Centre, 29 October 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ^ ab'Awards'. Sport Australia Hall of Fame website. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ^ ab'Adam Scott awarded The Don by Sport Australia Hall of Fame'. Australian Broadcasting Corporation News. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ^'Kurt Fearnley creates history with 'The Don' Award as the late Richie Benaud is elevated to Legend on a marvellous night for Australian sport'. Commonwealth Games Australia website. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- ^'Sauvage 41st legend, Barty wins The Don'. Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^'The Don Award'. Sport Australia Hall of Fame website. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^Lane, Samantha (21 October 2015). 'Netball stalwart Anne Sargeant joins Sport Australia Hall of Fame'. The Age. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^'Sauvage first Paralympian to be anointed a Legend of Australian Sport'. Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^'Legends of Australian Sport'. Sport Australia Hall of Fame website. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
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About two months after the nomination process began, the World Series of Poker on Friday announced the list of 10 finalists for the 2016 Poker Hall of Fame class. Two poker stars will get in this fall.
Chris Bjorin, Bruno Fitoussi, Carlos Mortensen, Max Pescatori, Matt Savage and the late David Ulliott were all finalists last year. Humberto Brenes is also on this year’s list, after being nominated in the past. The first-time finalists are Todd Brunson, Eli Elezra and Chris Moneymaker, who just turned 40 years old, the minimum to get in.
Living Poker Hall of Fame members and a blue ribbon media panel have about a month to cast votes on the final list of nominees to determine the class of 2016. The enshrinement ceremony will take place as part of the November Nine main event final table festivities. Bingo cards games free online.
The induction ceremony and dinner are set for Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the famed Longhorn Room at Binion’s in downtown Las Vegas, where the WSOP was once held.
There are currently 50 members of the Poker Hall of Fame, which was established in 1979. It was acquired, along with the WSOP, by Harrah’s Entertainment in 2004.
In addition to having to be at least 40, the other main criteria for the Poker Hall of Fame are that the player must have “played poker against acknowledged top competition” and “for high stakes,” while playing “consistently well” and “gaining the respect of peers.” The player must have lasted in the poker world too, as another standard is that they “stood the test of time.” For those who weren’t poker pros, they must have “contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results.”
Last year, John Juanda and Jen Harman were chosen. The year prior, Daniel Negreanu and tournament director Jack McClelland were inducted.
Chip Reese
Here’s a look at all of the members.
Name | Year Inducted |
Johnny Moss | 1979 |
Nick “The Greek” Dandolos | 1979 |
Felton “Corky” McCorquodale | 1979 |
Red Winn | 1979 |
Sid Wyman | 1979 |
James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok | 1979 |
Edmond Hoyle | 1979 |
Blondie Forbes | 1980 |
Bill Boyd | 1981 |
Tom Abdo | 1982 |
Joe Bernstein | 1983 |
Murph Harrold | 1984 |
Red Hodges | 1985 |
Henry Green | 1986 |
Walter Clyde “Puggy” Pearson | 1987 |
Doyle “Texas Dolly” Brunson | 1988 |
Jack “Treetop” Straus | 1988 |
Fred “Sarge” Ferris | 1989 |
Benny Binion | 1990 |
David “Chip” Reese | 1991 |
Thomas “Amarillo Slim” Preston | 1992 |
Jack Keller | 1993 |
Julius Oral Popwell | 1996 |
Roger Moore | 1997 |
Stu “The Kid” Ungar | 2001 |
Lyle Berman | 2002 |
Johnny “The Orient Express” Chan | 2002 |
Bobby “The Owl” Baldwin | 2003 |
Berry Johnston | 2004 |
Jack Binion | 2005 |
Crandell “Dandy” Addington | 2005 |
T.J. Cloutier | 2006 |
Billy Baxter | 2006 |
Barbara Enright | 2007 |
Phil Hellmuth | 2007 |
Dewey Tomko | 2008 |
Henry Orenstein | 2008 |
Mike Sexton | 2009 |
Dan Harrington | 2010 |
Erik Seidel | 2010 |
Linda Johnson | 2011 |
Barry Greenstein | 2011 |
Eric Drache | 2012 |
Brian “Sailor” Roberts | 2012 |
Scotty Nguyen | 2013 |
Tom McEvoy | 2013 |
Daniel Negreanu | 2014 |
Jack McClelland | 2014 |
Jennifer Harman | 2015 |
John Juanda | 2015 |