David Baker - Poker Player

Biography

David ODB Baker is an American professional poker player who has reached the final tables of five WSOP tournaments and earned over $5.4 million in tournament winnings. His name, ODB, stands for the original David Baker.

Background

David ODB Baker was born on  July 14, 1972, in Connecticut. He got a finance degree from Auburn and became a business salesman. He lived with his wife and daughter in Texas. In the 1990s, he was introduced to poker during his college years. He used to play Pot Limit Omaha in New Orleans and eventually started playing three times a week. Finally, in 2004, he became a full-time professional poker player.

David Baker Poker Career

Baker started with cash games but later shifted to tournaments where he excelled. His first live-in-the-money game was in January 2004, and two years later, he won. He has cashed five times in the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and was even close to winning the bracelet in the 2008 WSOP. He finished third in the $2,000 buy-in Limit Hold'em event and took $78,624 home.

In his first WSOP cash, he finished 18th in the $2,500 2004 Limit Hold'em Event 11 and took $4,360 home. In the 2007 WSOP, he reached the final table of Limit Hold'em Shootout Event 53 and won $12,776.

In 2012, he won his first WSOP bracelet for $2,500 Eight Game Mix event and $271,312.

David Baker WSOP Results

David Baker Net Worth

David Baker has a total live earnings of $7,580,572.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did David Baker leave the Hall of Fame?

David Baker retired from the Pro Football Hall of Fame President in October 2021 to spend more time with his family.