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08-26-2013 , 12:46 AM

The4thFilm

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A legend of the game who stood the test of time. RIP Bobby.

2+2 thread about him from 2010

Bobby Hoff on Deuce Plays

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08-26-2013 , 12:50 AM

JimAfternoon

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He was a boss.

RIP

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08-26-2013 , 12:57 AM

JamesD816

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RIP

True legend of the game

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08-26-2013 , 01:02 AM

sirin

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RIP.

there was a great podcast interview with him a few years ago, cool to see someone who had been around for so long still beating high stakes.

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08-26-2013 , 01:04 AM

Christ, De 'Berg!

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Originally Posted by sirin

RIP.

there was a great podcast interview with him a few years ago, cool to see someone who had been around for so long still beating high stakes.

RIP

Yes this podcast was Bart Hanson's Deuce Plays, I have listened to that episode at least four or five times. Bobby had a great gift of gab and seemed like an awesome guy with a rich history. Was also very cool to see that someone who had been playing since the 60s was still recognized as one of the best no limit cash game players in the world.

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08-26-2013 , 01:45 AM

riverboatking

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bobby was an all around amazing guy. i had the pleasure of playing with him a bunch at commerce and he was not only a beast of a player but one of the nicest ppl around.

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08-26-2013 , 03:38 AM

sba9630

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From November 17, 2008...

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Originally Posted by Bunner

Live from the Two Plus Two Studios - The feature guest this week on Pokercast is Bobby "The Wizard" Hoff. Bobby discusses several topics including the big cash games at the Commerce, playing with Stu Ungar and shares some high stakes no-limit strategy. David Sklansky also chimes in on the program to talk about some interesting player style concepts and sheds some light on his unusually short posts on the forums. Mike and Adam also talk some tournament news, forum static and of course give away the password for the November 23rd Poker Stars VIP Club freeroll.

Click Here to Listen

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08-26-2013 , 04:27 AM

lsdeee

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Originally Posted by riverboatking

bobby was an all around amazing guy. i had the pleasure of playing with him a bunch at commerce and he was not only a beast of a player but one of the nicest ppl around.

+1. I feel the exact same. Hopefully you got some of his A+ stories, I'm sure you did. RIP

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08-26-2013 , 07:48 AM

czechraiser

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I wish I had met Mr. Hoss. He sounds like a hell of a person. I admire his ability to both play poker at the level he did and especially to adjust to the incredible changes in the game that took place when he was at a relatively advanced age. Many others of his 'poker generation' got left in the dust. A sad day. RIP.

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08-26-2013 , 08:00 AM

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Rob999

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Real nice guy. I played against him a few times 15 or so years ago and he was a first rate player and guy.

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08-26-2013 , 08:00 AM

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JoeDiego

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RIP.

Such a shame Hal Fowler ran like God against him heads-up.

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08-26-2013 , 08:18 AM

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SootedPowa

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Sad news, RIP.

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08-26-2013 , 08:28 AM

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jcmoussa

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really sorry to hear this. that guy was a lot of fun at the tables. had a lot of entertaining tales.

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08-26-2013 , 09:03 AM

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SGT RJ

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Condolences to his family and friends. He will obviously be missed by many.

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08-26-2013 , 09:36 AM

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DGAF

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He was the man. Pretty sure I just saw him like a month ago at cc and he seemed in pretty decent health. Sad. Legend.

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08-26-2013 , 09:51 AM

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RichGangi

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The Wizard

RIP

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08-26-2013 , 01:47 PM

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AceBestini

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Poker history. It is so sad that another player active in 70's passed away. I was sure that he will be inducted to the Poker HoF this year before he died - now it's set i think.

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08-26-2013 , 01:50 PM

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Divided By Zero

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listened to the interview - appreciated very much

RIP

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08-26-2013 , 02:17 PM

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MSchu18

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Godspeed...

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08-26-2013 , 03:20 PM

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riverboatking

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DaWiz

RIP

FYP.

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08-26-2013 , 03:33 PM

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BulltexasATM

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Originally Posted by sba9630

From November 17, 2008...

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Thanks for posting. What an awesome interview. RIP

His interview starts at around 53 minutes in.

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08-26-2013 , 04:31 PM

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doc43

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Sad news. This guy really deserves a place in the Poker HoF. I'm sorry it didn't happen in his lifetime.

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08-26-2013 , 04:33 PM

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LVpokerPRO

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RIP

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08-26-2013 , 04:57 PM

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Ray Zee

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ive played with bobby in five different decades. and have many hours at the table with him. he was always the most feared player to be in a big pot with. and poker will never be the same without probably the best or close to it no limit player that lasted so long in the game.