What Makes Norman So Great
Norman Chad is the Michael Jordan of poker commentary. He’s bright, witty, and makes every WSOP episode fun to watch. There are thousands of reasons to love Norman Chad. But here are arguably the top six:
- He’s from the great state of Maryland!
- He coined two new poker vocabulary terms–squadoosh and whamboozled.
- He’s never afraid to call it like he sees it, no matter who he pisses off.
- He’s humble, self-deprecating, and anything but full of himself.
- He always makes time to see us when we’re out for the WSOP.
- Did we mention he’s from the great state of Maryland?
Born: August 17, 1958
Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
Resides: Los Angeles, California
Descent: Cuban (Mother)
Occupations: Poker Commentator, Sportswriter, and Author
TV Script Writing: Coach (ABC), Arliss (HBO)
Commentary: World Series of Poker, Pardon the Interruption
Syndicated Column: Couch Slouch
Author: Hold On, Honey, I’ll Take You to the Hospital at Halftime: Confessions of a TV Sports Junkie
College: University of Maryland, College Park (‘81)
Major: American Studies
Favorite Poker Games: Omaha & Seven Card Stud
WSOP Cashes: 10
Total Live Earnings: $97,847
Favorite Beer: Yuengling
Favorite Pizza: Ledo Pizza
Marriages: 3
Siblings: One Brother and One Sister
Norman Chadisms: Squadoosh, Whamboozled, Kid With a Dream