The young Phil Hellmuth defeats Johnny Chan

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The young Phil Hellmuth defeats Johnny Chan

In 1989, the 24-year-old Phil Hellmuth became the youngest player to win the Main Event of the WSOP by defeating the two-time defending champion Johnny Chan in heads up play. He held that distinction until 2008, when 22-year-old Peter Eastgate became the youngest Main Event champion.

In this clip we see the final hand where, some argue, Johnny Chan makes a somewhat questionable allin call.

3 Responses to “The young Phil Hellmuth defeats Johnny Chan”

  1. jonno Says:

    gee, even at 24yrs old, phil hellmuth was still a mutt, slagging off his opponents.

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  2. facebook poker chips Says:

    they had texas holdem poker in ‘89? lol it looks like an episode of the brady bunch

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  3. zynga poker chips Says:

    hellmuth was born a mutt!! :)

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