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Joel Sherman (born 1962), nicknamed "GI Joel", is a top American Scrabble expert and former world champion. He is chronicled in Stefan Fatsis's book Word Freak, in Eric Chaikin's film Word Wars, and in Scott Petersen's film Scrabylon. He is also mentioned in Collins Gem's reference book. He was born in The Bronx, New York, and is an alumnus of the Bronx High School of Science. His nickname is derived from a health problem, gastrointestinal reflux syndrome, and a pun on the G.I. Joe action figure. Sherman's major Scrabble tournament victories include:

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  • جويل شيرمان (ar)
  • Joel Sherman (fr)
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  • جويل شيرمان (بالإنجليزية: Joel Sherman)‏ هو لاعب السكرابل ‏ أمريكي، ولد في 1962. (ar)
  • Joel Sherman (born 1962), nicknamed "GI Joel", is a top American Scrabble expert and former world champion. He is chronicled in Stefan Fatsis's book Word Freak, in Eric Chaikin's film Word Wars, and in Scott Petersen's film Scrabylon. He is also mentioned in Collins Gem's reference book. He was born in The Bronx, New York, and is an alumnus of the Bronx High School of Science. His nickname is derived from a health problem, gastrointestinal reflux syndrome, and a pun on the G.I. Joe action figure. Sherman's major Scrabble tournament victories include: (en)
  • Joel Sherman (né en 1962) est un joueur américain de Scrabble. Il a remporté le Championnat du monde de Scrabble anglophone en 1997 et est l'un des joueurs ayant remporté le Championnat du monde et le Championnat des États-Unis. Joel Sherman est fréquemment appelé G. I. Joel, le G. I. venant de gastro-intestinal parce qu'il a la maladie reflux gastro-œsophagien. (fr)
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  • جويل شيرمان (بالإنجليزية: Joel Sherman)‏ هو لاعب السكرابل ‏ أمريكي، ولد في 1962. (ar)
  • Joel Sherman (born 1962), nicknamed "GI Joel", is a top American Scrabble expert and former world champion. He is chronicled in Stefan Fatsis's book Word Freak, in Eric Chaikin's film Word Wars, and in Scott Petersen's film Scrabylon. He is also mentioned in Collins Gem's reference book. He was born in The Bronx, New York, and is an alumnus of the Bronx High School of Science. His nickname is derived from a health problem, gastrointestinal reflux syndrome, and a pun on the G.I. Joe action figure. Sherman's major Scrabble tournament victories include: * 1997 World Scrabble Championship - Washington, D.C. * 1998 Brand's Crossword Game King's Cup * 2002 National Scrabble Championship - San Diego, California * 2018 North American Scrabble Championship - Buffalo, New York Since beginning his career in 1988, he has played at least 4,750 tournament games, winning about 64%, and earning at least $135,000 in prize money. He is director of NASPA Games Club #56, which meets on Thursday evenings in New York City. Sherman holds the record for the highest score recorded in a tournament game played with the North American lexicon, having defeated Bradley Robbins 803-285 at a tournament in Stamford, Conn., on December 9, 2011. (en)
  • Joel Sherman (né en 1962) est un joueur américain de Scrabble. Il a remporté le Championnat du monde de Scrabble anglophone en 1997 et est l'un des joueurs ayant remporté le Championnat du monde et le Championnat des États-Unis. En 1997, Sherman s'est qualifié pour la finale avec 16 victoires pour 4 perdues. Dans la finale, il a rencontré Matt Graham, également des États-Unis qui avait gagné 15 parties. Dans la finale, Sherman menait 2 manches à 1 et lors de la 4e manche, Graham a essayé le mot FLEXERS qui n'est pas valable en anglais, et a été contesté par Sherman. Sherman a gagné la dernière partie 410 à 324. Sherman a été également le champion dAmerique du nord en 2002 et 2018, le vainqueur de l'International de Thaïlande en 1998 et le vice-champion du monde en 1995, face à David Boys de Canada. Joel Sherman est fréquemment appelé G. I. Joel, le G. I. venant de gastro-intestinal parce qu'il a la maladie reflux gastro-œsophagien. (fr)
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