Tell me about Stu Ungar

[Walter Pullis]

I know a lot about Stu Ungar's biography; I know that he was no role model. I am only interested in his hold'em play.
Has anyone actually played at his table or saw a lot of his play on television? I have only been following poker the last few years after his death. I understand that he never played tight, even when the circumstances would normally call for it.

[Wake up CALL]

He was always being backed, never played on his own money. Why should he ever play tight?

[Stew]

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He was always being backed, never played on his own money. Why should he ever play tight?


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Most of the better players were backed in those days, that explains nothing.

[theBruiser500]

I'm also very interested in his play, haven't found much, most stuff focuses on his personal stuff.

[Ray Zee]

actually the better players were never backed in those days. only the players that were losers and broke. people dont back players as an investment, it is more of a friendship thing or payback for other things in the past.

[Robk]

Bob Ciaffone on Stu

[MHoydilla]

He got banned from gin rummy tournys because back then they were self dealt and he was a mechanic.

[Daliman]

Funny, first I ever heard of this. I've always heard, from SEVERAL different accounts, that he was just too good. What are your sources?

[KC50]

when the movie "Stuey" os to be released?

Thanks,

KC

[KC50]

because it'sa not true...I hate yo yo's that feel it's necessary to bring up incorrect information like they were there. I guarentee you this is not correct.

KC