November 2019 - Pool History

Guest Post: Fast-Shooting Lou Butera Gunned ’em Down

by Pool History Guest Contributor | Nov 27, 2019 | Historic Players, Lou Butera

Lou Butera got his “Machine Gun” nickname for his quick shooting style. By Jack Smiles/Guest Contributor Lou Butera photo courtesy of the Greater Pittston Historical Society Sam Butera opened a billiard parlor on South Main Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, in 1937 the same year his son Lou Butera, later to be known as Machine Gun, was born. At 10 Lou was famous around the...

BCA Hall of Fame: Janscos Inducted Posthumously

by radyer | Nov 8, 2019 | Billiards Video, Hall of Fame, Hustler Stories, Industry History, Jansco Brothers, Pool Videos, Tournaments

The legendary promoters were posthumously honored with 2019 BCA Hall of Fame induction. By R.A. Dyer It was in a nothing poolroom 300 miles from nowhere, a nothing poolroom with concrete walls, bleachers and overshot with the mingled odors of beer, cigarettes and desperation. For respectable pool players, the 1961 tournament at Johnston City’s too-hopefully named “Show Bar”...

Guest Post: The Hustler’s Newman vs Gleason Match Up

by radyer | Nov 6, 2019 | Hustler Stories, Minnesota Fats, Willie Mosconi

The catch, however, is that the match was never really played. By Bryan Johnston Ask any pool player what they consider the greatest pool match ever played and you’ll most likely hear Efren Reyes vs. Earl Strickland, June, 1995. Or perhaps Willie Mosconi vs. Rudolph “Minnesota Fats” Wanderone, Valentine’s Day, 1978. The Reyes/Strickland match is an obvious contender from a pure skill...

Guest Post: Fast-Shooting Lou Butera Gunned ’em Down

BCA Hall of Fame: Janscos Inducted Posthumously

Guest Post: The Hustler’s Newman vs Gleason Match Up

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