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The Spin on Pool: Innovator Francois Mingaud
Francois Mingaud, an infantry officer in Napoleon’s army, invented the leather cue tip.
Memories of Bill “Weenie Beenie” Bill Staton
Friends and family remember 1960s player and promoter Bill “Weenie Beenie” Staton.
Wimpy’s Norfolk Years: America’s Greatest Pool Town?
Norfolk during World War II was the nation’s greatest mecca for big-time pool.
Wimpy Lassiter’s World War II Coast Guard records
The pool hustler’s time of Coast Guard service was three years, 10 months and 7 days.
Germany’s Joshua Filler wins 2019 US Open 9-Ball Title
Joshua Filler defeats Wu Jiaqing April 26 in the final of the 2019 US Open 9-Ball Championship.
Alfredo De Oro’s Glorious 1918 Return to Cuba
He played one of the most dramatic matches in three-cushion history.
Favorite Pool Halls: Allinger’s, St. Elmo, Cue & Cushion
Readers share memories of favorite pool halls, some stately and some decrepit.
Cranfield, Plus Record Runs Official and Otherwise
Cranfield’s claimed run of 768 was never confirmed, unlike Mosconi’s record run of 526.
Don “Cincinnati Kid” Willis and the Big Hoorah Hustle
Willis was a master of all sorts of proposition bets, such as running backwards.
Son of Pool Great Cisero Murphy Pens Autobiography
In 1965, Cisero S. Murphy became the first black man to win a major billiards title.
Video: Legend Taberski Performs Trick Shots
Taberski was the nation’s dominant player shortly before the reign of Ralph Greenleaf.
10 Dead Guys Not in Hall of Fame (But Should Be)
Several important players and promoters have been skipped over through the years.
