POKER INFO - PROILE - T.J. Cloutier

T.J. is still a great player. But, like Johnny Chan, his salad days are behind him. He is rapidly being overtaken by the new generation of players. It's a shame. I played against him once and the guy was great to talk to. He has a great history and record in the game and should be admired for his role in increasing the exposure of poker.

muppets the lot of you... read jim mcmanus' book and see how good i am

I did read Jim's book and loved every minute of it...BTW T.J. I played in the Grand Casino Coushatta 15K tourney this past weekend and placed 5th. Should have placed 3rd...one mistake at the end...I didn't head your advice,at least get to third then become real aggressive. I let two short stacks have more money than me. Next time. So let's see now, I have played in 10 tournaments and have won 4 placed 5th and final table 7 times. T.J's book is worth it guys...read it and if you don't agree, give it to a student of the game and see what he can do with it. I would bet on T.J to win every tourney that he enters, Why, because he has showed me the way and uses his expertise to have won more majors than any of you clowns ever will.

Mr. Cloutier, I am on a poker forum with a "Discuss the Pros" section. The question came up about the initials "TJ". I have searched the web and can't peg your full name. Do you share that sort of trivia?Jim D.Victoria, TX

great player, what else is there left to say...

Hey TJ. dont go in the NFL next year. Be back with the Alouettes! We need you here!

This guys a classic pro.

Hes truly one of the greatest ever. Will now never win the WSOP but has made the final table at least three times if not more coming 2nd twice. Books are great

You people are truly hitting the crack pipe! TJ is top 5 in the WORLD. Any pro, I repeat ANY pro goes through ups and downs in this career. The best player in the world can lose to the worst if lady luck is not on his side. Think of how many tournaments he has won. Think of how many he has lost. Think of the fact that you win 30 times what you put into a tourney when you win, minimum. Then add his 2nd, 3rd, 4th finishes and all the times he has finished in the money. If the guy has money problems, he is bad with money outside the casino or at other casino games because based on poker winnings, he is up so much it isn't even close. He is a multi-millionare. I doubt any of you naysayers have even won 100 grand in your careers. Knocking TJ???? I guess Babe Ruth wasn't a very good ballplayer either!

Whos babe ruth?Is he an american football player or a baseball player.Football is the sport with real stars.

tj is one of if not the most consistent tornament players in the world, he keeps on an even keel and conducts himself superbly.u do not acquire a record like his by luck.any1 saying he is not a worldclass player is a total moron end of. and this is from the Guvnor

I am trying to get an autographed picture of TJ for my home poker room. My friends and I are turning a wall into the Wall of Champions like the Horseshoe has. If anyone can give me some info on how to do so, feel free to contact me. Thanks for you help. And by the way, TJ is still kicking a$$ against all these young bucks. LATER!

This guy is ALWAYS pissed off. What the hell is this problem? He looks like he wants to beat the piss outta everyone at his table everytime i see him.

just read the name, TJ COULTIER OWNZ JOOO!!!

that guy at the top of the page is full of shit, TJ you are the best and dont have to prove a damn thing to anyone. 55 tournament wins says enought. That little pissant should respect living legends.

Well I have met TJ and his charming wife and thought he was delightful. some of you are very rude with your comments.

I wish I had 1/4 the ability of Mr. Cloutier. In the current poker environment I'd become an anonymous millionaire in a year playing small tournaments. Posters need to learn some respect

I play just like TJ, I only play Aces, Kings, Queens, and Big Slick, although I fold them against any raises. Then I get down to a few chips and wait for a small pair to go all in, and bitch when my opponent catches a card.

what's up with that look on his face. it looks like he is always constipated.

I really love how all people can do is come on here and talk shit about one of the best poker players. I'd like to see any of you douchebags come close to beating this guy heads up. Get a life.

LOL at the look on his face...........He doesn't just look like he is constipated, he sounds like it too. I am ready for him to deuce all over inside of his pants one of these days.

T.J. is the man. I recently stayed at Binions and that was the consensus. Old, young, short or stupid-he's got the cash. I wish I was a dinosaur!

TJ is an old dude who is past his prime . . . there is no doubt that he is one of the all time best; but his best days are behind him and his no longer much of a match for the younger players out there

I like to play tournament poker. Recently, I picked up TJ's book on Championship Poker. Each time I go all in and LOSE, I go back to his book and read that chapter on how to handle those cards. Today, I had pair, King-Queen. Of course, he warned me about this hand in his book. I forgot, didn't listen, had a brain fart and I lost. How does that old saying go "Everyday I get older, my parents get wiser." He maybe a fat old man, but he has 40 years of expierence. Look, listen, and learn one day, you mgiht be a living legend. Thanks TJ, I am going to read your book AGAIN and learn.

a has-been.

TJ is an awesome player...the reason some think he is getting beat by these younger players is the same reason most of today's poker greats are getting beaten...there are just too many people entering these tournaments nowadays...Skill is definitely a huge part, but somewhere along the way luck kicks in.

cloutier is old but decent.....though he could learn how to read people a bit better

Hello Mr. Cloutier, just finished "Positively Fifth Street"..........what did you think of the book? Some people are calling it the "poker bible" .......your thoughts? And you should've tried playing a real mans game like rugby...... useless pads get in the way.CheersSurly

I play in a weekly 5-10 game in Oregon and a guy at the table who I respect and used to play tourneys full time says T.J. is one of those guys always looking for a backer. He said TJ asked him at least four times to stake him. Sad.

TJ plays at hollywood casino in shreveport, la sometimes on tuesday nights when they have pot limit