A portrait of Howard R. Stocker, Oscar Stocker's younger brother. Howard Raymond Stocker was born December 19, 1884. He was a graduate of Lehigh University, class of 1906. Imprint on photograph mat reads "Hafen, Reading, Pa."
The Poker Hall of Fame was established in 1979 by the Binions to honor great poker players past and present. The first Hall of Fame inductees included five famous players and two contributors; every year thereafter one player was chosen for induction, many of them World Series regulars. Around 1986, Binion began hosting a championship game called the Poker Hall of Fame Classic in which the best players from diverse categories came together to play in celebration of the game.
The materials consist of press releases on the honorees, newspaper clippings and proceedings of the tournament, a few Hall of Fame certificates, and miscellaneous writings.
Archival Collection
Binion's Horseshoe Casino Records on Poker
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Collection Number: MS-00325 Collection Name: Binion's Horseshoe Casino Records on Poker Box/Folder: N/A