by radyer | May 27, 2023 | 1950s Pool, 2000s Pool, Babe Cranfield, Hall of Fame, Historic Players, Pool Records, Willie Mosconi
Willie Mosconi, John Schmidt, Jayson Shaw each locked down records of 500 or more balls. Babe Cranfield claimed what could have been the highest-ever run — but it was never verified. Back in 2010 I received a note from reader Dave Capone, who told me about an...
by | Aug 25, 2019 | 2000s Pool, Historic Players, Historical Notes, Pool Records, Willie Mosconi
The Billiard Congress of America has recognized John Schmidt’s new straight pool record of 626. Just below is the sanctioning body’s Aug. 15, 2019 press release that makes the record official. The previous record of 526 was set by Willie Mosconi in 1954....
by radyer | Jan 14, 2019 | Pool Records, Willie Mosconi
Consider exhibit A, above. It’s a handwritten note in which someone has enumerated 13 pool shots, each of which has been described with just a few words. The unnamed author uses cursive letters that slant off to the right. It also looks like he took his time...
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