{"id":20639,"date":"2025-06-03T13:11:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T16:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/?p=20639"},"modified":"2026-10-05T10:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:48:06","slug":"der-ironman-tj-cloutier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/pokerwelt\/poker-legenden\/der-ironman-tj-cloutier\/","title":{"rendered":"Der Ironman: TJ Cloutier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T.J. Cloutier is one of the most enduring and accomplished figures the game has ever seen. A powerhouse at the tables for over five decades, he became synonymous with high-stakes tournament poker long before the boom. With six WSOP bracelets and over 70 WSOP cashes, Cloutier didn\u2019t just play the game\u2014he shaped it. Revered for his mental toughness, sharp instincts, and fearless style, he\u2019s the kind of competitor who commands respect every time he sits down. His legacy isn&#8217;t built on hype\u2014it&#8217;s built on results, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of greatness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TJ_Cloutier.jpg?resize=468%2C351&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"TJ Cloutier\" class=\"wp-image-20640\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:750px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TJ_Cloutier.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TJ_Cloutier.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TJ_Cloutier.jpg?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;File:TJ Cloutier.jpg&#8221; by Photo by flipchip \/ LasVegasVegas.com is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.<\/figcaption><\/figure><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/pokerwelt\/poker-legenden\/der-ironman-tj-cloutier\/#Personal_Life\" >Personal Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/pokerwelt\/poker-legenden\/der-ironman-tj-cloutier\/#Beginning_in_Poker\" >Beginning in Poker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/pokerwelt\/poker-legenden\/der-ironman-tj-cloutier\/#Greatest_Achievements_in_Poker\" >Greatest Achievements in Poker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/pokerwelt\/poker-legenden\/der-ironman-tj-cloutier\/#Strategies_in_Poker_and_Playing_Style\" >Strategies in Poker and Playing Style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/pokerwelt\/poker-legenden\/der-ironman-tj-cloutier\/#Poker_Books\" >Poker Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/pokerwelt\/poker-legenden\/der-ironman-tj-cloutier\/#Most_Iconic_Hands_and_TV_Moments\" >Most Iconic Hands and TV Moments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/pokerwelt\/poker-legenden\/der-ironman-tj-cloutier\/#FAQ_about_TJ_Cloutier\" >FAQ about T.J. Cloutier<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Life\"><\/span>Personal Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas James \u201cT.J.\u201d Cloutier was born on October 13, 1939, in Albany, California. A natural athlete from a young age, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, on a football scholarship and played in the Rose Bowl. After college, he went on to play professional football in the Canadian Football League, a career that was cut short by injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Off the field\u2014and later, off the felt\u2014Cloutier built a life marked by resilience. He worked a series of jobs to support his family, including in oil fields and as a food sales rep, before turning full-time to poker in his 40s. The shift wasn\u2019t just a career change\u2014it was a calling. His deep understanding of people, honed through years of life experience, became one of his greatest weapons at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though known for his competitiveness, Cloutier has long been recognized by peers as approachable, humble, and generous. His presence in the poker world spans generations, and he\u2019s mentored countless players who now view him as a pillar of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginning_in_Poker\"><\/span>Beginning in Poker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T.J. Cloutier\u2019s path to professional poker wasn\u2019t paved with early fame or quick riches\u2014it was built on grit, necessity, and undeniable talent. After injuries ended his football career and financial setbacks forced him out of the oil industry, Cloutier discovered poker as a means of survival. He began playing in underground games and small tournaments across Texas, quickly realizing he had a natural gift for reading players and controlling the flow of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the late 1970s and early 1980s, he had fully committed to poker. He wasn&#8217;t just playing to win money\u2014he was learning the game inside and out, mastering the nuances of every major variant. Unlike many specialists, Cloutier dominated across the board: No Limit Hold\u2019em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud\u2014whatever the format, he was a threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His rise wasn\u2019t meteoric, but it was unstoppable. Without sponsorships or media attention, Cloutier built his name by consistently going deep in the toughest fields in the world. He became known as the guy who always made the right move at the right time, and who never cracked under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greatest_Achievements_in_Poker\"><\/span>Greatest Achievements in Poker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T.J. Cloutier built one of the most respected and consistent tournament careers the poker world has ever seen. Known for his ability to dominate in multiple variants, he became a force at the World Series of Poker, making deep runs year after year and proving his versatility across formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the decades, Cloutier amassed more than 70 WSOP cashes and appeared at several high-stakes final tables. He came agonizingly close to winning the WSOP Main Event twice\u2014finishing runner-up in 1985 and again in 2000, both times outlasting almost the entire field in the world\u2019s most prestigious tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He claimed a total of six WSOP bracelets, with wins spanning No Limit Hold\u2019em, <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/poker\/wie-man-poker-spielt\/wettstrukturen-beim-poker\/\">Pot Limit<\/a> Omaha, <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/poker\/wie-man-poker-spielt\/varianten-und-regeln\/wie-man-razz-spielt\/\">Razz<\/a>, and Omaha Hi-Lo\u2014a rare feat that highlights his technical depth and adaptability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSOP Bracelets (6):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Event<\/th><th>Format<\/th><th>Prize<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1987<\/td><td>$1,000<\/td><td>Limit <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/poker\/wie-man-poker-spielt\/varianten-und-regeln\/wie-man-omaha-hi-lo-spielt\/\">Omaha Hi-Lo<\/a><\/td><td>$72,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1994<\/td><td>$1,500<\/td><td>Limit Omaha Hi-Lo<\/td><td>$135,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1998<\/td><td>$2,500<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/poker\/wie-man-poker-spielt\/varianten-und-regeln\/wie-man-omaha-poker-spielt\/\">Pot Limit Omaha<\/a><\/td><td>$136,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2001<\/td><td>$5,000<\/td><td>Omaha Hi-Lo Split Eight or Better<\/td><td>$260,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2004<\/td><td>$1,500<\/td><td>Razz<\/td><td>$90,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2005<\/td><td>$5,000<\/td><td>No Limit Hold\u2019em<\/td><td>$657,100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also came second in the 2000 WSOP Main Event, earning $896,500, and second in 1985, earning $280,000, both near-miss moments that further defined his legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In total, Cloutier earned over $10 million in live tournament winnings. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006, a recognition of his impact not only on the felt but on the growth and legitimacy of competitive poker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_in_Poker_and_Playing_Style\"><\/span>Strategies in Poker and Playing Style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T.J. Cloutier is widely regarded as one of the most intuitive and fearless tournament players of all time. His playing style blends old-school aggression with an almost surgical ability to read opponents. He wasn\u2019t one to rely on complex math or game theory\u2014instead, he trusted his instincts, built over thousands of hours at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloutier excelled at adjusting to the dynamics of a game. He could shift gears effortlessly, applying pressure when others tightened up, and laying traps for overly aggressive opponents. His deep-stack tournament strategy was particularly respected: he often built big stacks through controlled aggression and used position masterfully to extract value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In mixed games, he demonstrated an exceptional understanding of risk management, hand selection, and timing\u2014rare traits even among top professionals. Whether in Limit Hold\u2019em or Omaha Hi-Lo, Cloutier played with patience and discipline, knowing precisely when to engage and when to step away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But perhaps his greatest edge was psychological. Cloutier had a knack for getting inside his opponents\u2019 heads, spotting fear, fatigue, and hesitation\u2014and exploiting every weakness with quiet precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poker_Books\"><\/span>Poker Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T.J. Cloutier wasn\u2019t just a dominant player\u2014he also became a respected voice in poker education. Alongside fellow legend Tom McEvoy, Cloutier co-authored several influential books that helped shape how new generations approached the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most well-known of these is <strong>\u201cChampionship No-Limit and Pot-Limit Hold\u2019em\u201d<\/strong>, a foundational strategy book that broke down complex tournament concepts into practical guidance. It offered real-world insights on bet sizing, position, and reading opponents\u2014delivered with the clarity of someone who lived the game at the highest level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also co-wrote <strong>\u201cChampionship Omaha\u201d<\/strong>, further cementing his reputation as one of the few pros equally skilled\u2014and willing to teach\u2014across multiple formats. These books became essential reading during the early 2000s poker boom and continue to be respected for their direct, experience-based approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloutier\u2019s writing wasn&#8217;t about flashy plays or hype. It was about winning poker\u2014and how to think like a professional. His books are still considered valuable tools for players serious about improving their tournament performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Iconic_Hands_and_TV_Moments\"><\/span>Most Iconic Hands and TV Moments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Few players have had as many iconic tournament moments as T.J. Cloutier. His deep runs, aggressive style, and longevity have produced several unforgettable hands captured on camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2000 WSOP Main Event Final Hand vs. Chris Ferguson<\/strong><br>In one of the most memorable runner-up finishes in WSOP history, Cloutier\u2019s A-Q was cracked by Ferguson\u2019s A-9 when a nine hit the board. This hand has been replayed countless times and remains one of the defining moments of early televised poker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"WSOP 2000 - Chris Ferguson Wins the World Series of Poker\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6mKPRVDhHIA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Poker After Dark: World Series Legends Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloutier participated in the &#8220;World Series Legends&#8221; week of Poker After Dark, competing alongside legends like Doyle Brunson, <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/de\/pokerwelt\/poker-legenden\/phil-hellmuth-der-armbandkonig\/\">Phil Hellmuth<\/a>, and Chris Ferguson. The episode showcased strategic plays and highlighted Cloutier&#8217;s experience and composure at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the full episode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Poker After Dark | World Series of Poker Legends Week with Doyle Brunson [FULL EPISODE]\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WmbPbKVmbJU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interview at NACPT Choctaw Main Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the inaugural NACPT Choctaw Main Event, Cloutier shared insights about his day and experiences in the tournament. The interview provides a glimpse into his mindset and approach to the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"NACPT Choctaw Main Event -- T.J. Cloutier\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/79VnZe-8Lt4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These moments encapsulate T.J. Cloutier&#8217;s enduring presence and impact in the world of poker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-coblocks-faq__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_about_TJ_Cloutier\"><\/span>FAQ about T.J. Cloutier<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>What is T.J. Cloutier\u2019s net worth?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T.J. Cloutier\u2019s net worth is estimated to be between $2 million and $3 million. While he has earned over $10.4 million in live tournaments, including six WSOP bracelets and more than 60 WSOP cashes, he faced financial difficulties throughout his life, often due to gambling losses outside of tournament poker.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>How many WSOP bracelets does he have?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has won six WSOP bracelets in total. His victories span multiple poker variants, which highlights his versatility as a player.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Did T.J. Cloutier ever win the WSOP Main Event?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. He finished as the runner-up twice: in 1985 (losing to Bill Smith) and in 2000 (losing to Chris Ferguson). Despite never winning the Main Event, his consistent deep runs made him a fan favorite and a respected figure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Is T.J. Cloutier in the Poker Hall of Fame?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006, a recognition of both his success at the tables and his influence on the game.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Why is T.J. Cloutier considered a legend?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is one of the most successful tournament players of his era, with victories across a wide range of games. His ability to perform consistently at high levels, combined with his contributions to poker strategy through books and commentary, solidifies his legendary status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Is he still active in poker today?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Before turning to poker full-time, Cloutier was a standout college football player at the University of California, Berkeley. He later played in the Canadian Football League and worked in oil fields and food vending before finding lasting success in poker.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Is he still active in poker today?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of recent years, T.J. Cloutier has significantly reduced his tournament appearances due to age and health considerations, but he remains a respected figure in the poker world and occasionally participates in select events or appearances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>T.J. Cloutier is one of the most enduring and accomplished figures the game has ever seen. A powerhouse at the tables for over five decades, he became synonymous with high-stakes tournament poker long before the boom. With six WSOP bracelets and over 70 WSOP cashes, Cloutier didn\u2019t just play the game\u2014he shaped it. Revered for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":173886969,"featured_media":20658,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_wpf_sched_at":"2026-10-22 14:00:00","_wpf_sched_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>T.J. Cloutier is an American professional poker player, born in 1939, who was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006. A former college and Canadian Football League player, he became one of the most consistent tournament players of his generation: he won six World Series of Poker bracelets, including events in three different forms of Omaha, and finished second in the WSOP Main Event twice, in 1985 and 2000. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":20658,\"align\":\"center\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TJ_Cloutier-w.webp\" alt=\"T.J. Cloutier at a poker tournament\" class=\"wp-image-20658\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\"File:TJ Cloutier.jpg\" by Photo by flipchip \/ LasVegasVegas.com is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T.J. Cloutier: key facts<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"wpf-keyfacts\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table wpf-keyfacts\"><table><tbody>\n<tr><th>Full name<\/th><td>Thomas James Cloutier<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Born<\/th><td>October 13, 1939, Albany, California <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Nationality<\/th><td>United States <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Hometown<\/th><td>Richardson, Texas <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Known for<\/th><td>Tournament poker; two WSOP Main Event runner-up finishes; the \"Championship\" strategy books<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Poker Hall of Fame<\/th><td>Inducted 2006 <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>WSOP bracelets<\/th><td>6 (1987, 1994 twice, 1998, 2004, 2005) <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Best Main Event finish<\/th><td>2nd, 1985 and 2000 <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Live tournament earnings<\/th><td>$10,559,201 as of October 5, 2026 <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early life: Berkeley, the army and football<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cloutier was born on October 13, 1939, in Albany, California. He played tight end at the University of California at Berkeley, and the team went to the Rose Bowl in 1959. <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> According to PokerNews, he had entered Berkeley on a scholarship to play football and basketball, but left school to help his family when money became tight. He was then drafted into the army, and it was during that tour of duty that he discovered poker. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After the army he went back to football and played in the Canadian Football League, first for the Montreal Alouettes and then for the Toronto Argonauts, until a knee injury ended his career. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginning in poker: from caddy games to Texas<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cloutier has traced his first games back to his days as a caddy in Daly City, California: \"we used to take $10 to Artichoke Joe's, which got us $20 in chips, to play lowball and draw poker.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After football he moved to Texas and worked on an oil rig, playing poker more and more in his spare time. When he realized he could make more money playing full time, he quit the job. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> He later described the Texas home games of that era this way: \"First, you had to avoid being cheated, and then you had to learn how to play.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> Card Player lists Richardson, Texas, as his hometown. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playing style<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cloutier specialized in tournament poker. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Asked about his favorite form of the game, he answered: \"No-limit poker is my favorite. This doesn't mean just no-limit hold'em; it also includes no-limit deuce-to-seven and no-limit draw.\" He named reading opponents as his main strength: \"Reading players, and I won't forget how they play once I have played with them.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His approach to tournaments put patience ahead of risk. \"Poker really is a game of mistakes. Those who make the fewest do well,\" he told Card Player, and at the final table, \"you don't need to knock everyone out \u2026 only the last one. People tend to knock themselves out.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> His bracelets cover <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker\/how-to-play-poker\/variants-and-rules\/how-to-play-omaha-poker\/\">Omaha<\/a> in three forms, <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker\/how-to-play-poker\/variants-and-rules\/how-to-play-texas-holdem\/\">Hold'em<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker\/how-to-play-poker\/variants-and-rules\/how-to-play-razz\/\">Razz<\/a>. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greatest achievements<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSOP bracelets<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cloutier won six WSOP bracelets between 1987 and 2005. According to PokerNews, he is the only player to have won the three versions of Omaha played at the WSOP: pot-limit Omaha, limit Omaha and limit Omaha 8-or-better. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Event<\/th><th>Prize<\/th><th>Source<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>1987<\/td><td>Event #3: $1,000 Limit Omaha<\/td><td>$72,000<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1994<\/td><td>Event #14: $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo<\/td><td>$135,000<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1994<\/td><td>Event #15: $2,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em<\/td><td>$163,000<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1998<\/td><td>Event #11: $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha<\/td><td>$136,000<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2004<\/td><td>Event #26: $1,500 Razz<\/td><td>$90,500<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2005<\/td><td>Event #13: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em<\/td><td>$657,100<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His WSOP.com profile, which also counts WSOP Circuit events, lists 6 bracelets, 41 final tables, 100 cashes and $4,709,710 in earnings as of October 5, 2026. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSOP Main Event: four top-five finishes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Result<\/th><th>Prize<\/th><th>Champion<\/th><th>Source<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>1985<\/td><td>2nd<\/td><td>$280,000<\/td><td>Bill Smith<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1988<\/td><td>5th<\/td><td>$63,000<\/td><td><\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1998<\/td><td>3rd<\/td><td>$437,500<\/td><td>Scotty Nguyen<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2000<\/td><td>2nd<\/td><td>$896,500<\/td><td>Chris Ferguson<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><a href=\"#source-7\">[7]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1985 he lost heads-up to his close friend Bill Smith. Cloutier moved all in with an ace without looking at his second card; Smith called with a pair of threes, and the kicker turned out to be a three. <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2000 Main Event drew 512 entrants, and the champion received $1.5 million, which Card Player describes as the largest prize ever at that point. Cloutier, at his fourth Main Event final table, came back from a large chip deficit against Chris Ferguson. On the final hand Cloutier moved all in with A-Q, Ferguson called after about five minutes with A-9, and a nine on the river decided the title. <sup><a href=\"#source-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> Years later Cloutier said: \"the one I really think about is when [Chris] Ferguson caught the nine on the river.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other notable results<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Event<\/th><th>Result<\/th><th>Prize<\/th><th>Source<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>2001<\/td><td>WSOP $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em<\/td><td>2nd (to Phil Hellmuth)<\/td><td><\/td><td><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2002<\/td><td>Bellagio Five Diamond Poker Classic, $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha<\/td><td>1st (beat Phil Hellmuth heads-up)<\/td><td><\/td><td><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2003<\/td><td>WPT Legends of Poker, Bicycle Casino<\/td><td>3rd<\/td><td>$146,775<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2005<\/td><td>Poker Superstars Invitational, Main Event<\/td><td>4th<\/td><td>$300,000<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2006<\/td><td>WSOP Event 20, H.O.R.S.E.<\/td><td>5th<\/td><td>$480,480<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Card Player named him its 2002 Player of the Year. That year, he said, he made 20 final tables before his first win, which came at the Five Diamond event against Hellmuth. <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> His live tournament earnings stand at $10,559,201 as of October 5, 2026, according to PokerNews, using Hendon Mob data. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Card Player, which also counts real-name online results, lists $10,278,205, 47 tournament wins and 381 cashes. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poker Hall of Fame, 2006<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cloutier was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006, together with Billy Baxter. Before that, he had said: \"There are two things I've wanted to accomplish in the poker world. One was to win the main event and the other was to get into the Hall of Fame.\" Card Player credited him at the time with 59 major-tournament wins, and Nolan Dalla commented that \"T.J. Cloutier's tournament record speaks for itself.\" Asked about his place in poker history, Cloutier mentioned winning the Diamond Jim Brady tournament three times in a row. <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poker books<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Tom McEvoy, Cloutier wrote the \"Championship\" series of strategy books, starting with <em>Championship No-Limit and Pot-Limit Hold'em<\/em> in 1997, followed by <em>Championship Omaha<\/em>, <em>Championship Hold'em<\/em> and <em>Championship Tournament Practice Hands<\/em>. <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> He also wrote one book on his own, <em>How to Win the Championship: Hold'em Strategies for the Final Table<\/em>. <sup><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><a href=\"#source-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup> In 2013 he said he was teaching at the WPT Boot Camp. <sup><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable TV appearances<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In September 2007 Cloutier made his debut on <em>Poker After Dark<\/em> in the season two opener, a $20,000 winner-take-all tournament for $120,000, at a table with Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth, Erik Seidel, Chris Ferguson and Layne Flack that held 45 WSOP bracelets between them. <sup><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life away from the table<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a 2013 interview, Cloutier, then 73, said he lived in Texas, played weekend tournaments at the Choctaw and WinStar casinos and traveled less than he used to; he added that his wife would join him in Las Vegas for the Main Event. He also answered jokes about his craps play, saying it was exaggerated and that he still played \"every once in awhile, but it's very, very cheap.\" Card Player noted that one of his bracelets, from 2005, had been offered on eBay a few years earlier. <sup><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> His daughter, Elizabeth Hymel, also plays tournaments: both cashed in the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Main Event in 2011. <sup><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In his own words<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\"If you bust out, do it with class. Look the other player in the eye, shake his hand, and say, 'Good luck.'\" Card Player interview. <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>\"It's the entire body of work that I'm most proud of \u2026 winning at all the different venues, in all the different games.\" On his Hall of Fame career. <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>\"The great thing about poker is the fact that it doesn't matter how old you are or how feeble your body is, as long as you still have your mind you can play.\" 2013. <sup><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>\"Well\u2026that I gave something back.\" On how he hopes to be remembered, 2013. <sup><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iconic hands and moments<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poker After Dark: World Series of Poker Legends week<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmbPbKVmbJU\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmbPbKVmbJU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ about T.J. Cloutier<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>How old is T.J. Cloutier?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>T.J. Cloutier was born on October 13, 1939, so he turned 87 on October 13, 2026. <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>What is T.J. Cloutier's nationality?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He is American. He was born in Albany, California, and his hometown is Richardson, Texas. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>What is T.J. Cloutier's net worth?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no reliable public figure for his net worth. What can be verified is his live tournament record: $10,559,201 in earnings as of October 5, 2026, according to PokerNews. Earnings figures do not account for buy-ins, expenses or money lost away from tournaments. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>How many WSOP bracelets does T.J. Cloutier have?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Six: 1987, two in 1994, 1998, 2004 and 2005. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>Did T.J. Cloutier ever win the WSOP Main Event?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No. He finished second twice, to Bill Smith in 1985 and to Chris Ferguson in 2000, and also placed fifth in 1988 and third in 1998. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>When was T.J. Cloutier inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2006, together with Billy Baxter. <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>Does T.J. Cloutier still play poker?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes. WSOP.com lists a cash in the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant Main Event in November 2024, and Card Player lists tournament cashes as recently as May 2026. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>Does T.J. Cloutier have children?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His daughter, Elizabeth Hymel, is also a tournament player; PokerNews reported in 2011 that father and daughter both cashed in the same WSOP Circuit Main Event. <sup><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Poker Legends<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/phil-hellmuth-the-bracelet-king\/\">Phil Hellmuth<\/a>, his opponent in two heads-up finishes, <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/scotty-nguyen-the-prince-of-the-felt\/\">Scotty Nguyen<\/a>, who won the 1998 Main Event in which Cloutier finished third, and <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/johnny-chan-the-master-of-the-game\/\">Johnny Chan<\/a>, fellow Poker Hall of Fame member.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"className\":\"wpf-sources\"} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list wpf-sources\">\n<li id=\"source-1\">PokerNews, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokernews.com\/poker-players\/t-j-cloutier\/\" rel=\"noopener\">T.J. Cloutier player profile<\/a>, accessed October 5, 2026.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-2\">WSOP.com, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsop.com\/players\/779273661\/tj-cloutier\/\" rel=\"noopener\">TJ Cloutier player profile<\/a>, accessed October 5, 2026.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-3\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/poker-players\/346-t-j-cloutier\" rel=\"noopener\">T.J. Cloutier player profile<\/a>, accessed October 5, 2026.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-4\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/cardplayer-poker-magazines\/51-t-j-cloutier-16-3\/articles\/13053-interview-with-t-j-cloutier\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview With T.J. Cloutier<\/a>, by Jeff Shulman, Card Player Vol. 16, No. 3.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-5\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/cardplayer-poker-magazines\/51-t-j-cloutier-16-3\/articles\/13057-tribulation-triumph-and-tribute\" rel=\"noopener\">Tribulation, Triumph, and Tribute<\/a>, by Tom McEvoy, Card Player Vol. 16, No. 3.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-6\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/cardplayer-poker-magazines\/65673-phil-hellmuth-20-14\/articles\/16870-the-quest-for-immortality-the-poker-hall-of-fame\" rel=\"noopener\">The Quest for Immortality: The Poker Hall of Fame<\/a>, Card Player Vol. 20, No. 14, July 2007.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-7\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/poker-news\/4641-wsop-history-2000-recap\" rel=\"noopener\">WSOP: History, 2000 Recap<\/a>, July 10, 2008.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-8\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/poker-news\/15760-world-series-of-poker-legend-t-j-cloutier-to-hell-with-them-who-make-fun-of-my-craps-play\" rel=\"noopener\">World Series Of Poker Legend T.J. Cloutier: 'To Hell With Them' Who Make Fun Of My Craps Play<\/a>, June 19, 2013.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-9\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/poker-news\/2682-poker-after-dark-starts-season-two-with-a-huge-lineup\" rel=\"noopener\">Poker After Dark Starts Season Two With a Huge Lineup<\/a>, September 10, 2007.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-10\">PokerNews, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokernews.com\/news\/2011\/01\/world-series-of-poker-circuit-choctaw-day-2-watson-leads-clo-9712.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">World Series of Poker Circuit Choctaw Day 2: Seiwert Leads, Cloutier and Daughter Hymel Both Cash<\/a>, January 24, 2011.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-11\">Barnes &amp; Noble, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/how-to-win-the-championship-holdem-strategies-for-the-final-table-tj-cloutier\/1109149976\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Win the Championship: Hold'em Strategies for the Final Table<\/a>, accessed October 5, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"wpf-last-verified\"} -->\n<p class=\"wpf-last-verified\"><em>Last verified: October 5, 2026. 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