Carl Nessel
Carl Nessel (born 1947), nicknamed Coach, is an American poker player.
| Carl Nessel | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Coach |
| Residence | Thousand Oaks, California |
| Born | 1947 (age 73–74) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
In 2004, he was a retired fire fighter and part-time poker tournament employee who won a bracelet in the Casino Employees Championship event at the World Series of Poker.[1]
Prior to the 2004 WSOP, Nessel was a regular poker player around Thousand Oaks, California and worked part-time at various poker tournaments around the city.
At the 2004 WSOP, Nessel was employed as a "Chip Runner."[1] "To get to any final table, let alone the World Series, is an accomplishment that goes beyond anything else in poker," the Coach said. "I saw light at the end of the tunnel when I got (heads-up against Pockat), but the light turned out to be a train."[2]
Nessel's lifetime winnings exceed $83,000.[3]
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $500 Casino Employees No Limit Hold'em | $40,000 |
References
- "Poker Tournament Results". 35th Annual World Series of Poker. Poker Pages. Archived from the original on August 13, 2009. Retrieved June 7, 2009.
- Nalan, Dalla. "Former Firefighter, Carl "Coach" Nessel, Sparkles in First Event at 2004 World Series of Poker". The Poker Forum. Retrieved June 7, 2009.
- "Carl Nessel". TheHendonMob. Full Tilt Poker. Retrieved May 31, 2009.