World Series of Poker Main Event Champions
World Series of Poker Main Event winners by year, with winning hands, prizes, and field sizes.
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| ID | Year | Winner | Nickname | Hand | Prize | Entrants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1979 | Hal Fowler | 7♠ 6♦ | 270,000 | 54 | |
| 9 | 1978 | Bobby Baldwin | The Owl | Q♦ Q♣ | 210,000 | 42 |
| 8 | 1977 | Doyle Brunson | Texas Dolly | 10♠ 2♥ | 340,000 | 34 |
| 7 | 1976 | Doyle Brunson | Texas Dolly | 10♠ 2♠ | 220,000 | 22 |
| 6 | 1975 | Brian Roberts | Sailor | J♠ J♥ | 210,000 | 21 |
| 5 | 1974 | Johnny Moss | The Grand Old Man of Poker | 3♥ 3♠ | 160,000 | 16 |
| 4 | 1973 | Walter Pearson | Puggy | A♠ 7♠ | 130,000 | 13 |
| 3 | 1972 | Thomas Preston | Amarillo Slim | K♥ J♦ | 80,000 | 8 |
| 2 | 1971 | Johnny Moss | The Grand Old Man of Poker | N/A | 30,000 | 6 |
| 1 | 1970 | Johnny Moss | The Grand Old Man of Poker | N/A | N/A | 7 |
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