Berry Johnston Professional Poker Player

Berry Johnston is an
experienced professional at
the game of poker. Formerly a
world champion and all-time
leader in "number of cashes"
at the WSOP (World Series of
Poker) he is also the 2004
inductee into the Poker Hall of
Fame.

Berry Johnston
WSOP Champion

WSOP Gallery of Champions Poker Professional Player Biography

Berry
Johnston

Berry Johnston is an experienced professional at the game of poker. Formerly
a world champion and all-time leader in "number of cashes" at the WSOP
(World Series of Poker) he is also the 2004 inductee into the Poker Hall of
Fame. A very classy guy on and off the table with two great ambitions, 1)
make a living at it and 2) To be a world Champion at this very game. His hall
of fame play, means he’s play all the best and the top of his game over a
period of time proving consistency. Berry Johnston has been in the cash ever
since 1982. He “Deserves” to be in the hall of fame, speaking of which at his
induction ceremony Doyle Brunson had words on Berry, “What I admire most
about Berry is not Berry the great poker player, but Berry the man. He is a
deeply religious and devoted family man, who has always been a gentleman
at all times."

One of the most riveting news items early at this year's World Series is the
intensifying battle between Phil Hellmuth, Jr. and Berry Johnston for the
"Most (Lifetime) Cashes in WSOP History." Coming into 2005, Johnston had a
slight lead with 46 cashes to Hellmuth's 45. In Event #2, Hellmuth cashed
(24th) and the two poker greats were tied. Then, in Event #3, Hellmuth
cashed again (42nd) and he seized the lead for the first time. Hellmuth's
glory lasted less than a day. In Event #5, Berry Johnston cashed (30th). This
means that Hellmuth and Johnston are locked into a tie, each with 47 times in
the money at the WSOP.

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