There were 12 preliminary events at the 1986 World Series of Poker.

Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament, with the top 36 players finishing in the money.

1985 World Champion Bill Smith made back-to-back Main Event final tables.

[1] Johnston, the eventual winner, finished third at the final table in 1985 when Smith won.

[2][3][4] NB: This list is restricted to In The Money finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry.