Would you give up your 4 incredible years in college for the chance to pursue an uncertain career? If you’re not among those who would say Yes, then you’re nothing like Phil Hellmuth. After dropping out of the University of Wisconsin, Phil Hellmuth went off to pursue a topsy-tervy career in poker.

If you’re a fan of Hellmuth and you consider him to be either the best poker player ever, or among the few, you’re not entirely out of place to be throwing around an accusation like that. They’re not blind, that’s for sure. After coming in first place in 20 tournaments and taking home 11 bracelets, at the very least, Hellmuth is one of the better players that has walked this earth. If that’s not good enough, then you might consider the fact that Hellmuth won 3 gold bracelets in just one year. Only 2 other players in this world can say they match up to that astounding talent. Phil Helmuth, aka ‘The Poker Brat’, was born in July of 1964, in Wisconsin. He currently lives with his wife and 2 children–his wife is also a famous poker player. You may recall the phrase ‘trash-talker’ in Matusow’s biography. Well, that same phrase can be applied to Hellmuth. He’s not only famously known for playing and winning game after game…he’s controversially known for his disrespectful remarks to fellow players.

You can watch some fun videos of him here, Phil Hellmuth.