While most eyes were on the stage as Daniel Negreanu and Jack McClelland were inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame last night, there were a few pair of eyes that were on him.

Who’s that “him”? Howard “The Professor” Lederer.

Didn’t expect to see Howard Lederer at the @RealKidPoker HOF induction but there he is…— Wicked Chops Poker (@wickedchops) November 10, 2014

Up from the underground, Lederer took a seat at inside the ceremony room at Binion’s Horsehoe Casino in Las Vegas to honor the newest pair of Hall of Fame members. How’d he get the invite? We’re not 100% sure but we’re guessing it wasn’t from his long time, well-documented nemesis Negreanu who is on record time and time again as being anti-Annie Duke (Howard’s sis) and no big fan of Howie either.

Thanks to the heroes over at Brazil’s Superpoker.com who snapped this pic:

and WickedChopsPoker who nabbed this shot (a little tough to see):

For those asking… http://t.co/8yrDb0f8vh— Wicked Chops Poker (@wickedchops) November 10, 2014

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It wasn’t the first time that Lederer was spotted this week either…

Howard Lederer sighting at the bellagio. Came in with sun glasses then dipped out before sneaking in back entrance to Bobby’s Room— Carter King (@CKingLivePro) November 07, 2014

So poker world – are you ready for the return of Howard Lederer?