Some names are part of poker history and remain active in the WSOP to this day. Certainly, Jennifer Harman is one of them. The American player was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2015, won two bracelets in the series, and participated in several programs that marked televised poker in the early 2000s. Harman’s journey places her among the most important figures in the history of the game.
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However, Harman won both titles in the pre-Moneymaker era. That is, she won her bracelets before 2003, the year Chris Moneymaker revolutionized poker by winning the Main Event after securing a spot through a satellite. In recent years, the American has focused much of her attention on cash game tables. Even away from the tournament spotlight, she remained one of the most respected players on the circuit.
Thus, in an interview with PokerNews, the player stated that she feels comfortable returning to tournament play. “I love cash games, but I miss tournaments”, said Harman. Additionally, she recalled a recent episode involving her two children and the bracelets won at the WSOP.
In addition to this, Harman said that the children took the jewels and were impressed by their weight. The player explained that she plans to leave a bracelet for each of them. However, she remembered that a friend of the children was also staying at her house. “I said: wow, I also need to win one for you”, the American said jokingly.
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An unforgettable hand
However, it was not only the children’s friend that she remembered during the interview with PokerNews. One of the most remarkable hands in WSOP history featured Jennifer Harman as the protagonist. The confrontation took place against Cory Zeidman during the 2005 Main Event and gained eternal space in ESPN broadcasts. The play remains one of the most talked-about in the series’ history.
Thus, Harman held QQ while the opponent had 89 of diamonds. The flop brought TJQ, with only the J of diamonds. She hit a set, but was still behind Zeidman’s straight. However, the turn presented a T of diamonds and gave the American a full house. On the river, however, a 7 of diamonds completely changed the scenario. The card completed a straight flush for Zeidman and sealed one of the most painful defeats of Harman’s career. To see how the play went, click here.
Finally, decades later, Zeidman was arrested for involvement in a fraud scheme related to sports betting. In the same interview with PokerNews, Harman commented on the matter and downplayed any connection with the famous hand played at the WSOP. She stated that she does not consider the episode karma for the play nor for an alleged “slowroll”, also highlighting that the frustration from that moment quickly disappeared over time.
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