by radyer | Apr 17, 2020 | 1940s Pool, Hustler Stories, Minnesota Fats, Wimpy Lassiter
How much were historic wagers by Lassiter, Fats, and De Oro in today’s dollars? This is what Luther Lassiter said about Norfolk, Virginia, back in the 1940s: “Greatest pool town that’s ever been. You had five or six people there who were...
by radyer | Apr 9, 2020 | 1950s Pool, 1960s Pool, Historic Players, Hustler Stories, Jansco Brothers, Marshall Carpenter
Legendary OnePocket player Helped Organize First Johnston City Tournament. Legendary one-pocket player Marshall Carpenter, better known to the pool world as The Tuscaloosa Squirrel, passed away April 5 in his namesake hometown. He was 92. Marshall “The...
by Pool History Guest Contributor | Apr 5, 2020 | 1990s Pool, Historic Players, Jeanette Lee, Tournaments, Women Stars
Fan favorite Jeanette Lee was among those Americans who competed in the first World Games to feature the cue sports. By Dean Mullen/Guest Contributor Jeanette Lee photo courtesy KiYoung Kim, WikiCommons Hall of fame player Jeanette Lee — better known to fans as The...
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