Johnny Moss, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Johnny Moss

American poker player

Date of Birth: 14-May-1907

Place of Birth: Marshall, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 16-Dec-1995

Profession: poker player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Johnny Moss (May 14, 1907 – December 16, 1995) was a gambler and professional poker player.
He was the first winner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, at the time a cash game event in which he was awarded the title by the vote of his peers in 1970.
He also twice won the current tournament format of the WSOP Main Event in 1971 and 1974.
He was one of the charter inductees into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1979.