| Bob Ciaffone | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Coach |
| Born | (1940-12-10)December 10, 1940 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 2022(2022-05-13) (aged 81) Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 7 |
| HighestITM Main Event finish | 3rd,1987 |
Bob Ciaffone (December 10, 1940 – May 13, 2022)[1] was an Americanpoker player, author ofRobert's Rules of Poker.
Ciaffone finished third in the1987 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000no limitTexas hold 'em main event, winning $125,000.[2] In that same year, he finished fourth in the WSOP $2,500pot limitOmaha hold 'em event.[3]
Ciaffone was the president of the Michigan Chess Association in 2003, is the author of four books on poker and two books on chess, and has been awarded the Life Master title by both theUnited States Chess Federation and theAmerican Contract Bridge League.
He was a delegate to the2008 Democratic National Convention.[4][5][6]
Ciaffone's total live tournament winnings were $347,106.[7]
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