Negreanu, Jack McClelland Become 2014 Poker Hall Of Fame Inductees

The Poker Hall of Fame has announced that Daniel Negreanu and Jack McClelland are to be this year’s newest inductees, with an official ceremony marking their admission to take place on November 9th on the eve of the 2014 WSOP Main Event final table.
While Daniel Negreanu, 40, was admitted for being one of the most successful and recognizable poker players on the planet, Jack McClelland, 63, was chosen for his tireless efforts in the industry, including being the tournament director for the WSOP in the 1980’s.
Daniel Negreanu
Throughout his illustrious poker career, Daniel Negreanu has amassed a total of $29,796,380 in live tournament winnings, placing him at number one on the ‘All Time Money List’ The Canadian pro has also captured 6 WSOP bracelets and two WPT championship titles along the way, and in 2004 and 2013 was named the WSOP Player of the Year, making him the first player in history to win the honour more than once.
In addition to his impressive poker skills, Negreanu is considered one of the few superstars of the game, and over the years the opinionated, outgoing pro has helped promote the game of poker to a wider audience. Commenting on his induction to the Poker Hall of Fame, Negreanu said:
“It’s an honor to be inducted alongside so many great players that have come before me. An even bigger honor to be recognized at age 40, the same age as the legend Chip Reese. Thank you to the living members of the Poker Hall of Fame and those on the Blue Ribbon Media Panel that voted for me.”
Jack McClelland
Jack McClelland was the WSOP tournament director throughout the 1980’s, and from 2002-2013 he also ran the Bellagio poker room in Las Vegas. McClelland entry into the HOF acknowledges his contribution in helping spread the popularity of tournament poker across the globe, and comes shortly after the 63 year-old recently retired from health problems. Commenting on his inclusion in the Poker Hall Of Fame, McClelland said:
“Being inducted into the class of 2014 Poker Hall of Fame is a very exciting prospect and I’m sure it will be a very humbling experience. I thank everyone involved in this process and to the WSOP, WPT and all of the great people I’ve met and the wonderful people I’ve worked with throughout the years. Thank you for bestowing this honor upon me. I’m very grateful.”