Mitchell Cogert's words on Bonetti

"At my first WSOP event, John Bonetti was at my table. He was sitting to my left.Frankly, I was intimidated by everyone that day, but I was especially intimidated by him. He not only looked like a mean guy but he also talked mean. I could never figure out if it was all an act.

The first time everyone folded to me on the small blind I raised him with a weak Ace. He didn't even hesitate as he quickly re-raised me from the big blind. I folded, but he glared at me like he wanted to rip my head off. The guy must have been 70 years old and he wanted to fight?

I looked away and smiled thinking he has to be joking. But when I looked back at him, well, his expression hadn't changed.Maybe that was his poker persona.

I wanted to play against him again since I knew I wouldn't be intimidated and I wanted another chance to figure the guy out. But it never happened, and yeah, now it never will.

Rest in Peace, John Bonetti."

-Mitchel Cogert

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