Clark Parrott
United States
Clark Parrott is an American professional poker player who achieved notable results in the 1990s, including multiple WSOP cashes and a victory at the 1994 Summer Oasis No-Limit Hold'em event. He accumulated career earnings exceeding €53,000 primarily through tournament play in the United States.
Early Career
Clark Parrott began appearing in major poker tournaments in the early 1990s. His first recorded WSOP cash came in 1992 at Event #16: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em, where he finished 17th out of 192 entrants for $3,840. He followed this with a 7th-place finish in the 1993 WSOP Event #7: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em, earning $10,812, and a 10th-place result in Event #19: $1,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em the same year for $3,672.
Tournament Success
Parrott found his greatest successes in regional tournaments. In June 1994, he won the Summer Oasis No-Limit Hold'em event for $8,919 (€8,919). That same year, he placed 3rd in the 1994 Queens Poker Classic Pot-Limit Hold'em ($10,708) and 4th in the No-Limit Hold'em event ($6,462). In 1995, he earned two second-place finishes at the New Mexico State Poker Championship: in Pot-Limit Hold'em ($7,185) and Omaha Hi-Lo Split ($2,662).
WSOP Results
Parrott's WSOP record includes three cashes between 1992 and 1993, with a total of $18,324 in earnings. His only WSOP final table was a 7th-place finish in the 1993 $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em event. Despite limited appearances in later years, his consistent deep runs marked him as a capable tournament competitor.
Playing Style
Clark Parrott was known for a disciplined, technically sound approach. He favored positional play and pot control, adapting well to both no-limit and pot-limit structures. His results in Omaha and Hold'em events show versatility across formats. While not a high-profile television star, he earned respect within the poker community for his steady, analytical game and ability to navigate large fields.
Legacy
Parrott's career exemplifies the value of consistent tournament play over many years. His earnings, though modest by today's standards, were significant in the 1990s poker economy. He remains a representative of the era when live tournament poker was growing in popularity, and his results serve as a historical record of a dedicated professional.
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