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Lead Story. January 15th, 2001. Poker Kings Share Throne.
Therefore it is by no coincidence that this year’s winner
of TNP’s ‘Poker King’ award is not one, but two men who will claim a share
of the prize for equal yet inverse factors.
Accruing their totals by minimizing their $50 losses, hosting frequently,
spilling infrequently, and avoiding the hobgoblins of misdeals and marriage, Irascible, argumentative, and ever volatile, Hank furnished the year with more highlights than any other player. Hank’s record 9 front-page appearances provided this site with more press than a 24 hour dry-cleaners. Love him or hate him when it comes to poker memories, Hank is a veritable ‘Human Highlight Film.’ One anonymous player privately drawled, “if not for Hank, Ah’d be on the front page every week. Chowhound, playing gallant to his brother’s goofus, enjoyed a turn-around year in 2001. Affable and avuncular as always, Chowhound went from the most elusive host to the most inclusive host by harboring the game in his cozy, upper-east-side lodge a record seven times this year—and managed to stay married. Chowhound always had an extra seat for a ninth or even tenth player during the busy holiday games. His stocked larder of booze and snacks always kept the game humming along even when the temperature soared inside his stifling apartment. His stories, or should I say story, entertained us again in 2001 even when he wasn’t around to tell it. Many feel that both Hauser brothers had attained near living-legend status for their respective escapades at and away from our table. Now as TNP’s first ‘Players of the Year,’ they are formally inaugurated. Congratulations to them both.ALL OTHER 2001 RESULTS: Poker Fool: Most Annoying In 2001: Alternate of the Year: Best Meal: Best Host: Worst Host:
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When
I think back to the year in poker 2001, I can’t help but note the dichotomous
nature that permeates all aspects of our game.