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Norman Chad Biography

Birth Name:Norman Chad

Profession Writer

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park
  • Was the sports editor of his high school newspaper
  • Quote: "I was George Costanza before there ever was a George Costanza, baby!"
  • Began working for "The Washington Post" as a sports columnist, writing a weekly column called "Couch Slouch․"
  • His poker commentary often contains humorous references to his "failed marriages" and terms like "squadoosh" and "whamboozled․"
  • Has participated in a number of World Series Poker events, finishing in sixth place at the final table of one of the 2012 events
  • His book, "Hold On, Honey, I'll Take You to the Hospital at Halftime (Confessions of a TV Sports Junkie," was published in 1993