Jack Straus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJack Straus
American poker player
Date of Birth: 16-Jun-1930
Place of Birth: Texas, United States
Date of Death: 17-Aug-1988
Profession: poker player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Jack Straus
- Jack "Treetop" Straus (June 16, 1930 – August 17, 1988) was an American professional poker player. He is best known for winning the 1982 World Series of Poker Main Event, where he was able to come back from being down to one chip earlier in the tournament, which gave meaning to the poker phrase "a chip and a chair".
- In addition, Straus is known for successfully pulling off one of the best bluffs in the history of poker.
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