Best NLH Tournament Player of All-Time

[EricSanSAn]

After watching alot of poker on TV lately, it got me thinking. Who's the best NLH player of all time? Judging strictly by tournaments and no limit format, here's what I came up with. Feel free to post your rankings.

1-Doyle Brunson- To me this is a no-brainer, he's 70 plus years of age and not to mention he wrote the bible on poker telling every trick to his game, and to this day he is still successful.His performance in this year's WSOP cements his name as the greatest NLH player ever.

2- Stu Ungar- I never saw him play, but you can't argue with a man who has won the WSOP Main Event three times. The ESPN story solidifies the respect his name gets from Hall of Fame caliber players. Had he lived longer he would be in a battle for number 1, but lack of numbers relegate him to number 2.

3-Johnny Chan- Again the respect factor, along with repeat titles in 87 and 88. Also had a good WSOP in 2003, with three cashes in various games. Can still play with the best, and is one of the most feared players in the game.

4- Phil Hellmuth- He is a few bad beats away from being higher on this list. He routinely gets his money in with the best, and despite whether you approve of his antics, his reading ability and instinct are unmatched in today's game. Simply amazing how he reads people. Also youngest player to win WSOP at age 23.

5- Scotty Ngyuen- Over 100 final tables in his career, and won the WSOP in 1998. He is consistently in the money, and his bluffing ability is superb, ask Humberto Brenes (3,8 offsuit last year).

Soon to come top young players and best all-around players. Responses welcome

[M2d]

well, I do have a 99% in the money record in 5+1 sngs...wait, this isn't the zoo? sorry, wrong forum.

[deacsoft]

I can not respect any poker list of the best tournament players that does not include T.J. Cloutier.

[SpiderMnkE]

From what I've seen of Cloutier... he is just a grouchy old man.

Add to that that everyone is always talking about him being broke. Although, that is speculation, maybe it came from somewhere. I don't want him on any list.

Sure we are talking about skill... but I can't help it.. when I saw him in person.. he just seemed like a complete ass.

So he aint on my list.

Phil Hellmuth #1.. woot

[thomastem]

Helmuth is #1

[Sundevils21]

Stuey and its not close.
do you see why?

[Punker]

"you can't argue with a man who has won the WSOP Main Event three times."

Then why isn't Johnny Moss on your list?

[SpiderMnkE]

I have to admit that Stuey has the best stories floating around about him.

I can't wait to get my hands on the movie!

[Gator]

Dan Harrington’s consecutive final table appearances certainly make him a contender.

[banditbdl]

Not to mention his WSOP Main Event win...

Dan seems to have the best grasp of any name player I have seen as to how to truly exploit the hundreds of poor, poor players you find in the big tourneys these days. It's relatively easy to take advantage of these guys, but Dan has taken a level or two above everyone else. I know this skill may not be as sexy as the ultra-aggressive play of someone like Stuey, but Dan is the Zen Master of exploiting weak and loose play and that alone should guarantee him a spot on the list.