While The Minneapolis Lakers showed interest in Brunson, a major knee injury shattered his dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. Despite receiving several college offers, Brunson decided to study at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. He even won the one-mile event at the 1950 Texas Interscholastic Track Meet. 'Gladiators' legend Bernadette Hunt, aka Falcon, dies aged 59 following long cancer battle A look into Doyle Brunson’s career and achievementsīrunson was born in Longworth, Texas, and was part of the All-State Texas basketball team. Mike Sexton dies at 72 after battling prostate cancer, grieving fans say 'poker world will never be the same' Brunson is survived by his wife, Louise, his son, Todd, and his daughter, Pam. His immediate cause of death has not yet been confirmed to the public.
Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. “We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy.
“He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather,” it continued. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson,” the statement read.
The news of his death was announced in a statement by his agent Brian Balsbaugh. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Doyle Brunson, a two-time world champion considered to be the 'Godfather of Poker,' died on Sunday, May 15, at the age of 89.
