Portrait of a Robo-Trader Richard Dennis BORN: Chicago, Jan. 9, 1949 EDUCATION: BA, philosophy, DePaul University, 1970 CAREER: Became Chicago Mercantile Exchange runner at 17. Made first million by 25. Built estimated $200 million fortune. Retired in 1988 after steep losses; attempted comeback in 1992. New computer-driven fund has reaped spectacular returns for two years POLITICS: Contributed millions to liberal pols. Board member of libertarian Cato Institute. Supports legalization of marijuana ENTHUSIASMS: Staunch baseball fan and 3% owner of Chicago White Sox

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