Tom Franklin
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| Tom Franklin | |
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 Tom Franklin in the 2006 World Series of Poker |
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| Nickname(s) | Captain Tom |
| Hometown | Gulfport, Mississippi |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finishes | 27 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
7th, 1995 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | 1 |
| Money finishes | 5 |
"Captain" Tom Franklin (born October 23, 1950) is an American professional poker player born in Fresno, California.[1]
Franklin's poker career began in the 1970s. His first in the money cash at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) occurred in 1990, finishing 24th in the $10,000 no limit hold'em championship event. Franklin won a WSOP bracelet in 1999 in the $2,500 limit Omaha event.[2]
In 2005, Franklin won a No Limit Holdem event at the Bellagio Casino's Five Diamond Classic, picking up $434,025 for the win.
As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,300,000.
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