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| 1969: Death of George Jansco 1969: Death of George Jansco Jun 4 all-day ![]() Legendary pool promoter George Jansco was born on Aug. 8, 1915 and died on June 4, 1969. Along with his brother Paulie, he launched the famous Johnston City all-around tournaments of the 1960s. Jansco died[...] | ||||||
| 1961: Birthdate of Earl Strickland 1961: Birthdate of Earl Strickland Jun 8 all-day ![]() June 8, 1961 is the birthdate of five-time U.S. Open 9-Ball champion Earl Strickland. Born in Roseboro, North Carolina, Strickland is considered one of the finest nine-ball players of all time. He has won over[...] | 1925: Death of Calvin Demarest 1925: Death of Calvin Demarest Jun 12 all-day ![]() Calvin Demarest was born on June 20, 1888 and died on June 12, 1925. He took the 18.2 billiard championship in December 1909, and his final match to win it (against George Sutton), may have[...] | |||||
| 1888: Birth of Calvin Demarest 1888: Birth of Calvin Demarest Jun 20 all-day ![]() Calvin Demarest was born on June 20, 1888 and died on June 12, 1925. He took the 18.2 billiard championship in December 1909, and his final match to win it (against George Sutton), may have[...] | ||||||
| 1992: The Death of UJ Puckett 1992: The Death of UJ Puckett Jun 22 all-day ![]() Utley Puckett, better known to the pool world as hustler U.J. Puckett, was born in 1911 and died 81 years later, on June 22, 1992. In life he knew fame and fortune as a professional[...] | 1913: Birth of Willie Mosconi | |||||
| 1959: Birth of Jean Balukas 1959: Birth of Jean Balukas Jun 28 all-day ![]() June 28 is the birthday of Brooklyn native Jean Balukas, who some consider as the greatest ever American-born female player. She won her first BCA crown when she was 12 and is a five-time Billiards[...] |
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