BEDDING ODDS
Sports Illustrated US|Sportsperson of the Year 2022
THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS MATTRESS SALESMAN KEEPS WAGERING ON HIMSELF
BEDDING ODDS

FALL the images associated with the Astros' World Series win, few will linger longer than footage of 71-year-old Jim McIngvale's carting $10 million in cash-a small chunk of the money he won betting on Houston-to his private jet in a wheelbarrow. McIngvale (above), who's better known as Mattress Mack, has been placing huge bets for years. Occasionally he'll use them to hedge the promotions he runs at Gallery Furniture, the franchise he started out of a tent under a highway 40 years ago.

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