• American Backgammon Hall of Fame , 
  • Legacy Hall of Fame

Billy Horan

Man with shoulder-length blond hair in a light shirt sits at a table, resting his chin on his hand while holding a mug at a social event.
Inducted in 2026

Billy Horan was an extraordinary backgammon player. He was one of the best money players in the world and won many of the largest tournaments in the world. He was among the most feared players at the famed Mayfair and Coterie clubs in New York City, where many of the world’s best players cut their teeth. He twice won the prestigious World Cup tournament, a feat never equaled.