Chris Ferguson - Top Poker Players
Chris Ferguson
Nickname: Jesus
Birthdate: 4/11/63
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Poker Game: No Limit Hold'em & No Limit 5 Card Stud
Started Playing Poker: 1972, took it seriously in 1983
Aside from being a top player, this 2000 WSOP champion is a mathematician and computer scientist with a photographic memory. His unique look-- long hair, dark glasses, black hat --- makes him one of the most recognizable faces in the poker universe. He's played all the best poker stars in the world and has won more money than anyone can count. For this Ferguson has become a living poker legend and a household name in poker.
Poker Achievements:
- WSOP 2000 World Champion
- WSOP 2004 Most Cashes in a single year
- 36 total Cashes at the WSOP as of 2004
- $2,858,007.00 total money won at the WSOP alone as of 2004
