by Pool History Guest Contributor | Jun 27, 2020 | 1960s Pool, Historic Rooms, Hustler Stories
Novelist Harmon Rangell shares memories of some of New York’s most famous poolrooms. By Harmon Rangell Harmon Rangell The first pool room I walked into was in Queens Village, New York, across from the LIRR railroad station on Springfield Boulevard just south of...
by Pool History Guest Contributor | May 6, 2020 | Historic Players, Ruth McGinnis, Women Stars
Ruth McGinnis was America’s first great female pool professional. Rebecca Batley/Guest Contributor In her skirt, blouse and smart midi heels, Ruth McGinnis did not look like your typical pool shark. Playing pool in a skirt is not the easiest of things to do...
by Pool History Guest Contributor | Nov 27, 2019 | 1960s Pool, 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,...
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