by radyer | Feb 17, 2020 | 1950s Pool, 1960s Pool, Cisero Murphy, Hustler Stories, Jansco Brothers, Jim Crow Pool
Along with Cisero Murphy, “Youngblood” Washington, “Rotation Slim” Hairston and “Rags” Woods were among African American players at the early Johnston City events. In case you missed it, George and Paulie Jansco finally received their much-deserved induction into...
by radyer | Apr 7, 2019 | 1960s Pool, Cisero Murphy, Historical Notes, Jim Crow Pool, Pool News
Cisero Murphy’s son has penned an autobiography. In 1965 Cisero S. Murphy won the Burbank World Invitational 14.1 tournament in California, and in the process became the first African American ever to win a national championship billiard title. On his march to...
Recent Comments