Jon Voight's brother an expert capper?

[Dunbar]

I came across an interesting story in the July 7/14 issue of “New Yorker” about Chip Taylor, who wrote the songs “Wild Thing”, “Angel of the Morning” and many others. He’s described as also having been a professional gambler who made good money betting horses. Here’s an excerpt:

“His winning percentage was very high, and most bookies—except, he says, Meyer Lansky, who piggybacked on Taylor’s picks—stopped taking his bets. In 1981, Taylor quit the music business to focus on the gambling, partnering with the legendary horse handicapper Ernie Dahlman. They worked together out of an OTB in Hauppauge, on Long Island. Taylor also learned to count cards and win at blackjack; eventually the Atlantic City casinos banned him.”

“Chip Taylor” was born James Voight, and he is Jon Voight’s brother. Anyone here ever come across him as a capper? I'm wondering if I ever ran across him at a blackjack table in Atlantic City.

--Dunbar

[blackthroatedwind]

He used to be at Belmont a lot.

[RolloTomasi]

"The Champ" is the greatest movie ever.

Ricky Schroder should have gotten the Oscar for that and then they should have retired the Awards Ceremony forever after cuz no one will ever top that performance.

[2 Dollar Bill]

If memory serves me right... George C. bought Jon Voight's car.. But im not sure if it was Jon Voight the actor OR Jon Voight the Dentist .

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by 2 Dollar Bill

If memory serves me right... George C. bought Jon Voight's car.. But im not sure if it was Jon Voight the actor OR Jon Voight the Dentist .

I think the dentist spelled his name: John

[Ahvee]

Put him into Google and see his photo and other info.

Avi

[2 Dollar Bill]

Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin

I think the dentist spelled his name: John

Do you have the Teeth Marks on the pencil to prove it ?