BCA Hall of Fame: Janscos Inducted Posthumously

BCA Hall of Fame: Janscos Inducted Posthumously

by | Nov 8, 2019 | Billiards Video, Hall of Fame, Hustler Stories, Industry History, Jansco Brothers, Pool Videos, Tournaments

The legendary promoters were posthumously honored with 2019 BCA Hall of Fame induction. By R.A. Dyer It was in a nothing poolroom 300 miles from nowhere, a nothing poolroom with concrete walls, bleachers and overshot with the mingled odors of beer, cigarettes and desperation. For respectable pool players, the 1961 tournament at Johnston City’s too-hopefully named “Show Bar”...
10 Dead Guys Not in Hall of Fame (But Should Be)

10 Dead Guys Not in Hall of Fame (But Should Be)

by | Apr 7, 2019 | Hall of Fame, Historic Players, James Evans, Jansco Brothers, Jim Crow Pool, Rags Fitzpatrick

Hall of Fame induction can mark the culmination of a grand career. Past winners include Johnny Archer, Alison Fisher, Willie Mosconi, Ralph Greenleaf and the great Willie Hoppe.  The most important promoters of the game, such as American Poolplayers Association founders Larry Hubbart and Terry Bell, have also gained entry. But several important personalities have...
Hofstatter, Davenport Elected to 2018 BCA Hall of Fame

Hofstatter, Davenport Elected to 2018 BCA Hall of Fame

by | Oct 22, 2018 | Hall of Fame

Broomfield, Colo., August 3, 2018 – The Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame welcomes two of the game’s top players of the ’90s to the class of 2018. The United States Billiard Media Association today announced that Austrian import Gerda Hofstatter Gregerson and “California Kim” Davenport have earned induction as the 71st and 72nd members of the sport’s...