2001 WSOP Finalist Schrier Sails Off Into the Sunset
Back in 2001, Omaha's Stanley Schrier finished third in the World Series of Poker Main Event. It was a feat that earned him $699,315, and was especially impressive considering the finalist in the field of 613.
If you recall, that was the year Spain's Carlos Mortensen defeated Dewey Tomko in heads-up play to win the $1.5 million first-place prize. Also at that final table were Phil Gordon (4th - $399,610), Phil Hellmuth (5th - $303,705), and Mike Matusow (6th - $239,765), while another future superstar barely missed out in Daniel Negreanu, who finished 11th for $63,940.
When "Kid Poker" learned Schrier was playing today, he was quick to point out that was the year he finished 11th despite being the chip leader with 12 left:
@ChadAHolloway @RGPokerSeries @WSOP and Negreanu 11th despite being chipleader with 12 left lolFollow @RealKidPoker
Schrier, who will turn 80 this year, was firing is one and only bullet on Day 1b, but unfortunately it just came to an end. He got his last 20,000 or so all in preflop holding the 
only to run into a player holding the 
. The board ran out 
and Schrier hit the rail. Schrier won't return this evening, but he did say he'll be making the trip to Vegas this summer and is looking forward to playing the Super Seniors Event at the WSOP.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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Busted |