Nobody takes from the fossilman

rkmsuf · 12-30-2004, 11:54 AM

Sounds like Screech and Zack Morris were trying to rob him.

Ramzavail · 12-30-2004, 11:58 AM

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Entertainment - AP

Poker Champ Fights Off Attackers

Thu Dec 30, 8:05 AM ET Entertainment - AP

LAS VEGAS - Greg Raymer, the 2004 World Series (news - web sites) of Poker champion, apparently knows how to wield more than a stack of chips when everything is riding on it.

The soft-spoken patent attorney from Stonington, Conn., fought off a pair of attackers Dec. 20 at the Bellagio hotel-casino after he had finished playing a cash game of poker, according to a Las Vegas police report.

Raymer was returning to his room about 2 a.m. when two men approached, the report said. As he opened the door to the room, they tried to push him in.

But the heavyset Raymer resisted and began struggling with the men, the report said. As he was fighting, one of the men pulled out a gun and said: "We just want the money."

But Raymer didn't give up, and yelled for security, causing the men to flee.

A security officer said one of the suspects was a poker player and also recognized him from a previous incident.

Police made an arrest in the case but the report didn't identify the person.

Raymer, known as the "Fossilman" in poker circles, won the WSOP Texas Hold'Em title and $5 million in cash. He beat out a field of 2,576 in May to win the prestigious event.

On a poker message board, Raymer recently wrote: "I don't write this to brag, I just want any robbery-minded people out there who hear about this to know that I'm a tough mark, and they won't get that much off me even if they succeed."

Subby · 12-30-2004, 12:14 PM

The champ himself not only comments on it here, but gets in a few good shots at the trolls.

Good stuff.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-30-2004, 12:52 PM

Good link, thanks Subby. It was more interesting before it devolved into a flamefest IMO, but a good thread nonetheless.

Desnudo · 12-30-2004, 01:10 PM

If I wanted to rob him, I would have just poked him in the belly with my finger.

rkmsuf · 12-30-2004, 01:20 PM

I like how he said he would have chased them if they didn't have a gun. Uh, yeah I can see him making it for say 20 yards.

Desnudo · 12-30-2004, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I like how he said he would have chased them if they didn't have a gun. Uh, yeah I can see him making it for say 20 yards.

DeToxRox · 12-30-2004, 02:42 PM

Raymer will succumb to tickle fights.

SunDancer · 12-30-2004, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I like how he said he would have chased them if they didn't have a gun. Uh, yeah I can see him making it for say 20 yards.

Yeah....LOL. Is it just me, or is he trying to be the "hero"?

12-30-2004, 11:58 AM	#2
Ramzavail College Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Strong Island, NY	Nobody takes from the fossilman hxxp://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=529&ncid=529&e=4&u=/ap/20041230/ap_en_ot/people_greg_raymer Entertainment - AP Poker Champ Fights Off Attackers Thu Dec 30, 8:05 AM ET Entertainment - AP LAS VEGAS - Greg Raymer, the 2004 World Series (news - web sites) of Poker champion, apparently knows how to wield more than a stack of chips when everything is riding on it. The soft-spoken patent attorney from Stonington, Conn., fought off a pair of attackers Dec. 20 at the Bellagio hotel-casino after he had finished playing a cash game of poker, according to a Las Vegas police report. Raymer was returning to his room about 2 a.m. when two men approached, the report said. As he opened the door to the room, they tried to push him in. But the heavyset Raymer resisted and began struggling with the men, the report said. As he was fighting, one of the men pulled out a gun and said: "We just want the money." But Raymer didn't give up, and yelled for security, causing the men to flee. A security officer said one of the suspects was a poker player and also recognized him from a previous incident. Police made an arrest in the case but the report didn't identify the person. Raymer, known as the "Fossilman" in poker circles, won the WSOP Texas Hold'Em title and $5 million in cash. He beat out a field of 2,576 in May to win the prestigious event. On a poker message board, Raymer recently wrote: "I don't write this to brag, I just want any robbery-minded people out there who hear about this to know that I'm a tough mark, and they won't get that much off me even if they succeed."

12-30-2004, 12:14 PM	#3
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12-30-2004, 12:52 PM	#4
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12-30-2004, 01:20 PM	#6
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I like how he said he would have chased them if they didn't have a gun. Uh, yeah I can see him making it for say 20 yards. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

12-30-2004, 01:10 PM	#5
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	If I wanted to rob him, I would have just poked him in the belly with my finger.

12-30-2004, 02:42 PM	#8
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Raymer will succumb to tickle fights.

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