I’m in California, because I have one other World Series story to explore. In particular, I want to solve one of poker’s enduring mysteries – whatever happened to Hal Fowler?

In order to do this, I have to find Bobby Hoff, because when Hal Fowler came from nowhere to win the World Series of Poker in 1979 he beat Bobby Hoff heads-up in the greatest upset in the history of the event.

Bobby remembers every detail: ‘There were 54 players and I remember that I had $5,000 before the tournament started so I sold 50 percent of myself and I had two $20 bills left in my pocket.