Titanic
Thompson
(Alvin Clarence Thomas, 1897-1974) |
 Titanic
Thompson was one of the most famous hustlers/cheaters in
history. He was a poker player, golfer, marksman and pool
player who combined his skills with being a hustler, card
cheat and dice manipulator.
He is best remembered as one of the best proposition bettors
who ever lived and many of his exploits have found their way
to television shows and movies. The character of Sky
Masterson in Damon Runyon's "Guys & Dolls" was said to be
based on Thompson. |
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Books |
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The Unsinkable Titanic Thompson
A biography on Titanic Thompson by Carlton Stowers which
describes many of his adventures and scams.To buy
from Gambling Incorporated click:
HERE. |
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Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet On Everything
A Titanic Thompson book by Kevin Cook which likely gives
the best profile of the man.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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The Funeral Of "Titanic" Thompson
A Titanic Thompson book by Lowell Douglas where many
stories and reminiscences about him are presented.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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Titanic Thompson--Stroke Of Genius
A book by Richard Campbell that revolves around Titanic
Thompson's exploits.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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Fast Company: How Six Master Gamblers Defy The Odds--And
Always Win
A book by Jon Bradshaw that includes a chapter about Titanic
Thompson.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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DVDs |
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Guys & Dolls DVD (1955)
Marlon Brando plays Sky Masterson who was loosely based
on Titanic Thompson.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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