| Perry Friedman | |
|---|---|
 Friedman playing at the2007 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname | The Baiter |
| Born | (1968-05-15)May 15, 1968 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2024(2024-01-21) (aged 55) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet | 1 |
| Money finishes | 50 |
| Highest WSOP Main Event finish | 526th,2017 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title | None |
| Final table | None |
| Money finishes | 2[1] |
Perry Friedman (May 15, 1968 – January 21, 2024) was an American professionalpoker player who won the2002 World Series of Poker $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event and was a founding member of the Tiltboys.[2]
Friedman has cashed 50 times at theWorld Series of Poker (WSOP), winning the2002 World Series of Poker $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event, earning $176,860, he also has made seven other final tables, 3rd in the $2,500Seven-card stud event at the2000 World Series of Poker won byChris Ferguson, 4th at the 2002 World Series of Poker in the $2,000S.H.O.E. event won byPhil Ivey, 3rd in the $2,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the2005 World Series of Poker won byErik Seidel, 7th in the2007 World Series of Poker $3,000 No Limit Hold'em event won byShankar Pillai, 4th in the2012 World Series of Poker $5,000 Seven-card stud event won byJohn Monnette, 3rd in the2017 World Series of Poker $10,000 Seven-card stud event won by Mike Wattel, and 7th in the2022 World Series of Poker $3,000H.O.R.S.E event won by Lawrence Brandt.[3][2]
| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better | $176,860 |
At theWorld Poker Tour 2004 Legends of Poker, Friedman just missed making the six-player final table finishing in 9th for $49,575.[2]
Friedman's total live tournament winnings exceeded $1,135,000.[2] His 50 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,055,933 of those winnings.[4]
Friedman died from complications after PancreaticNeuroendocrine tumor surgery on January 21, 2024, at the age of 55.[5]
