Clinton Keown from Evansville, Indiana, passed away on September 22 in an automobile accident. A renowned athlete for both basketball and baseball, Keown was also a popular poker player in the community.

Keown, born February 25, 1980, had $171,271 in lifetime earnings according to the Hendon Mob, which included a career-high $36,480 for finishing ninth in the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit $10,000 Championship Event at Horseshoe Southern Indiana.

As word of Keown’s passing spread, several players offered their condolences on social media.

. He proceeds to tell me that Clint took $10k of his buddy shooting 3s. Clint and I weren’t close. I tried to avoid any table he was playing at. He was always friendly and always a great conversationalist. The community of Evansville lost a LEGEND.”

An obituary for Keown read: “He was not just a man defined by his unmatched athleticism but a soul revered for his deep love, unwavering loyalty, and the countless lives he touched beyond the arenas of sport. Clint was a legend in more ways than one—both on and off the field … To those who knew him, Clint was not just the greatest athlete Evansville had ever seen—he was a kind, loyal, and generous man who cared deeply for those around him.”

“To his family, Clint was not just a competitor but a man who always put those he loved first. He was the devoted husband of Hannah and the proud father of Colby, with whom he shared an unbreakable bond. As a self-proclaimed “Bonus Dad” to Liam and Leighton Nolen, Clint brought his characteristic dedication and warmth, embracing them fully as his own. Family was everything to Clint. Whether it was a quiet evening at home or cheering from the sidelines, he was in constant communication with those he loved, ensuring they knew how much they meant to him.”

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715 where a sharing of memories begins at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 until 4:00 p.m. when a Mass of the Resurrection will begin with Fr. Bernie Etienne celebrating. Private burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

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