by Pool History Guest Contributor | Jun 30, 2019 | 1800s Pool, Equipment, Historical Notes, Industry History
By Allie Leigh Adams Francois Mingaud We can thank the French for some of pool’s most important innovations. Fifteenth-century French royalty, for instance, transitioned the game from one played on outdoor lawns to one played indoors on wooden tables. Another...
by radyer | Feb 21, 2019 | 1800s Pool, Equipment, Historical Notes, Industry History
Michael Phelan is considered the father of American pool. He was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in 1993. Just below is a timeline that outlines major events in his life. 1819 (April 18th) — Born in Castle Comer, County Kilkenny, Ireland....
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