David "Chip" Reese, the three-time
World Series of Poker bracelet winner, longtime cash-game star, and member of the Poker Hall of Fame, has died. He was 56.
Card Player has learned that Reese went to the hospital last night with symptoms of pneumonia but was then sent home later that night and passed away in his sleep. Card Player's original information reported that he had died at the hospital.
Reese, the Ohio native who learned to play poker while attending Dartmouth, was a regular in the biggest cash games and was considered the best seven-card stud player in the world. Doyle Brunson held Reese's play in such high regard that he pegged him to pen the chapter on stud for his book "Super System."
He affirmed his position as one of the world's best all-around players in 2006 when he won the $50,000 WSOP H.O.R.S.E. event ($1.8 million). He also won bracelets in 1982 and 1978 ($5,000 limit stud and $1,000 stud split).
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POSTED ON: Dec 06, 2007
I met chip on hids first trip to vegas in74, liked him then and for the next 33yrs.Great player, and a great guy! You will be missed pal. judgeright
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
I am a no name 2-5 grinder in Bellagio. Secretly I've always been Chip's biggest fan, always admired him for never steaming, and to be able to make the correct decision no matter the circumstances. I can't count how many times I said silently to myself, what would chip do? Say nice hand sir and mean it. Not to mention the tremendous grace in which he carried himself. Never had the courage to say hi and shake his hand. Chip you were the best on and off the felt.
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
Chip was one of the most stand up guys in poker. He personified class, probably the most class of any poker player that has played the game. The game will not be the same without you Chip. My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Reese family.
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
An amazing person to watch through the years. A true class act, one that always showed character at the table, which seems to be missing from the tables these days. My heart, thoughts, & prayers go out to his family and friends (especially Doyle who is probably devasted).
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
wow
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
He played with style and let his game do his talking. I wish some of the younger players would follow his lead. He was a fearse player who respected the game and the people who play it.
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
A class act, he will be truly missed
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
A legend has passed. May he find his way to that Full House in the sky.
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
From my family to his, Our prayers are with you. This is a true lose to poker fans evetwhere. His impact on poker my be unmeasueable.
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
Shocked and saddened. May God bless you as richly and deeply in death as he indeed he did in life. Fairwell good friend.
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
GODSPEED CHIP You will truly be missed
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
He will Truly be missed. He played the Game the way the Game should be Played with Respect and Class. R.I.P. Truly a Sad Day In the Poker World...
POSTED ON: Dec 05, 2007
one-word....legend
POSTED ON: Dec 04, 2007
He always looked sick to me
POSTED ON: Dec 04, 2007
Chip Reese should be remembered as the embodiment of what is good and right about poker. He was not the emotional, screaming, jump out of your chair and taunt your opponent, type of player. He was a gentleman at all times, mainly because it was good for business. All of us who play the game should strive to act as he did and respect the game and all of the people who play it. None of us will ever play the game as well as he did, but we can strive to play the game in the same manner. My sympathies to his family and friends. I only wish I could have sat at the same table with him just once.
POSTED ON: Dec 04, 2007
Chip, you are a mentor and inspiration to all of us who strive to be the best Poker player. I hope you are at peace now, and know that you will never be forgotten. We'll miss you. SHIP IT.
POSTED ON: Dec 04, 2007
Its a sad day in the poker world. You will be missed Chip Reese...Our prayers are with your family...
POSTED ON: Dec 04, 2007
The general public knows so little about him. I hope, ZK, that books will be written about him by those who knew him best, a champion until the end.
POSTED ON: Dec 04, 2007
he was one of the greatest to play the game. i pray for his family & the Brunsons for their loss.
POSTED ON: Dec 04, 2007
God Bless You Chip... Have fun playing him Heads-Up... Your lessons in life and in poker will never be forgotten... The quality of your acts are inmeasurable... Hopefully you'll save us all a seat in the True Big Game... RIP
POSTED ON: Dec 04, 2007
One of the greatest of all... RIP Chip...
POSTED ON: Dec 04, 2007
shocking news, chip youll be missed buddy