Amarillo Slim (born Thomas Austin Preston, Jr. December 31, 1928 in Johnson, Arkansas) is a professional gambler, famous for his poker skills and proposition bets. He won the main event at the World Series of Poker in 1972. Wikipedia
With his cowboy hat, and ostrich skin boots, Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston, Jr. is one of the most recognizable and accomplished players in the game of poker. www.poker-babes.com/bio/amarillo-slim/
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