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Born (date and place of birth)

July 6, 1945 in Ripon, Wisconsin, USA

Residence (current location)

Turtle Lake, North Dakota, USA

Education (institution, specialization)

Attended Ripon High School, Ripon, Wisconsin and El Camino Junior College

Children (number, ages)

Daughter named Natalie Rae Nygren; grandson Noah Nygren

Main motivation for turning pro

Enjoyed poker as a hobby in later years; met many friends through poker tournaments

Total live tournament winnings

At least $21,622 in tournament earnings

Number of final tables

At least 1 final table appearance recorded

Statistics by year (best/worst year)

Active in poker at least during 2010 and 2025 with some tournament points earned in 2025

Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)

No-Limit Hold'em

Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)

Live tournament play

Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)

No-Limit Hold'em

Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)

Owned several businesses unrelated to poker

Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)

Remembered as a poker enthusiast in later years who played many tournaments and made friends through poker