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Cornbread Red, Minnesota Fats and a Johnston City Burn
Remembered as one of pool’s funniest hustlers, Cornbread got the worst of it against Fats.
Almost Forgotten: Rags, Youngblood & Rotation Slim
Excluded elsewhere, this trio of African American sharks came to compete in Johnston City.
The Legendary Cisero Murphy: Trailblazer and Champion
Cisero Murphy overcame bigotry to compete in national championships.
Freddy ‘The Beard’ Bentivegna’s Parting Gift for Pool Fans
The final book written by Freddy “The Beard” Bentivegna is pure hilarious, ridiculous lunacy.
Rare Photo of Ralph Greenleaf’s widow, the Princess Nai Tai Tai
Karen Fox, widow of the famous billiards history writer Tom Fox, tells the back story.
Guest Post: Fast-Shooting Lou Butera Gunned ’em Down
It was said the only thing that slowed him down was the referee racking the balls.
BCA Hall of Fame: Janscos Inducted Posthumously
Legendary promoters honored for long-lasting contributions to the sport.
Guest Post: The Hustler’s Newman vs Gleason Match Up
Jackie Gleason’s match with Paul Newman was one of the most important in pool history.
Guest Post: Puckett Still Haunting Texas Pool Hall?
Poolroom regulars say the old pool hustler, dead for more than 20 years, still causes mischief.
Guest Post: CARTOONING IN THE POOL HALL
Five fascinating examples of cartoons that prominently feature America’s best sport.
BCA Makes It Official: Schmidt Breaks Record
Pool’s official sanctioning body affirms John Schmidt’s new straight pool record of 626.
Memories of the Johnston City Hustler Jamborees
Johnston City Jansco Brothers have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.