Thomas Abdo (April 12, 1894 – March 1967)[1] was a
poker player inducted into the
Poker Hall of Fame in
1982.[2][3][4] He died after suffering a
heart attack while playing.[5]`[6] According to a poker legend, after suffering the heart attack, he asked another player to count his chips and to save his seat, intending to return to the game.[7][8]
Thomas Abdo (April 12, 1894 – March 1967)[1] was a
poker player inducted into the
Poker Hall of Fame in
1982.[2][3][4] He died after suffering a
heart attack while playing.[5]`[6] According to a poker legend, after suffering the heart attack, he asked another player to count his chips and to save his seat, intending to return to the game.[7][8]