1913: Birth of Masako Katsura

Born March March 7, 1913, Masako Katsura was nicknamed “Katsy” and sometimes called the “First Lady of Billiards.” Active during the 1950s, Katsura became Japan’s only female pro player and took 2nd place in the country’s national three-cushion billiards championship three times. She died on December 20, 1995.