I would have to say my favorite poker pro is Doyle Brunson. If you listen to him talk about playing poker back in the day, when he was playing poker illegally sometimes and not only was he trying to make money, but they also had to worry about shakedowns from the police. I have a lot of respect for him to make it pro in a time when it wasn't as easily available as it is today. Plus he's hell a old, and still kicking ass at poker.