Jack Ury is 96 years of age and the oldest participant in WSOP 2009. This is the third time he takes part in the World Series of Poker and he has been playing poker since 1953. Jack Ury was probably the most appriciated participant the day he took part as he received standing ovations many times.
Jack Ury was born in Indiana, USA, 96 years ago. He started playing poker 1953 and [...] Read more » WSOP: Jack Ury - the oldest participant in WSOP 2009
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Poker is not just standing at the table waiting for the best time to trick the oponents, its a comuinity, and acts like this show that very well. Congratulations to Jack Ury for showing the world a 96 year old person is not just waiting for time to pass and it can have great times still!
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WOW!!! Ninety six years old! It is amazing. 96 years old and in a wheelchair. You really have to love the game to go to the WSOP! It is no surprise that he received a standing ovation. I think he deseeved.
wow i wanna be the same as him ,, playing poker still with 96 ,, that must be crazy !!! such old ,, many in his age doesn't know anything and he plays sooo professionally !!! great conngratulations to him =)
