Luther Lasiter's Cue
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If there is anything you want to know just private message me. As far as any of Wimpys stuff there isnt much and none of it is for sale or to be seen in person. Many people and collectors have tried over the years and the Family isn't interested in selling or discussing it with anyone. It does get old being bothered all the time. I am close to the Family and play on Wimpys table when I'm in the area and can answer most questions.
Don't you have a talisker made to the specs of one of his cues?
Working on it. Your thinking of Mosconis Balabushka that Tascarella made for me with original Balabushka parts.
Maybe a great nephew?
Regarding the cues of Lassiter, there are many who think there was one elusive one, but having seen him in person in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, I can tell you he used different cues over time. For example, here he is with a dark-ferrule cue, hard to tell if it's red or black. This would have been a bit later in his career.
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Was it a Bushka or a Tad, or a Gina?
Many have also wondered about Luther's primary cue over the years, whether it was a Bushka, Tad, or possibly Gina. Hard to tell, though I believe this is the cue he used in 1982 and 1983 in the Legends tournaments in Atlantic City. As you can see, a white ferrule, rather than the legendary red.
Many have also wondered about Luther's primary cue over the years, whether it was a Bushka, Tad, or possibly Gina. Hard to tell, though I believe this is the cue he used in 1982 and 1983 in the Legends tournaments in Atlantic City. As you can see, a white ferrule, rather than the legendary red.
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A Bushka as well?
Did Luther use a Bushka as well? I think so, possibly one without a wrap, or one with the wrap worn off, hard to tell. This cue resembles the one he used in 1984 at the Catskills, in Lake Kiamesha, New York, the last of the legends tournaments of that time. Hard to tell if it's the same one, but very similar.
Did Luther use a Bushka as well? I think so, possibly one without a wrap, or one with the wrap worn off, hard to tell. This cue resembles the one he used in 1984 at the Catskills, in Lake Kiamesha, New York, the last of the legends tournaments of that time. Hard to tell if it's the same one, but very similar.
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Did he use a Rambow?
Did he use a Rambow as well? Yes, I think he did, probably very early in his career. His earliest book was The Modern Guide To Pocket Billiards. I only saw it in Libraries, not for sale in stores as far as I know. But in it is a picture of a well used Rambow cue in it, with a dark wrap. I assume it was Luther's, but hard to know for sure:
Did he use a Rambow as well? Yes, I think he did, probably very early in his career. His earliest book was The Modern Guide To Pocket Billiards. I only saw it in Libraries, not for sale in stores as far as I know. But in it is a picture of a well used Rambow cue in it, with a dark wrap. I assume it was Luther's, but hard to know for sure:
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The question that I , and some of his family members want answered is the question I posted above. Where did all of his personal property go when he died? The family members themselves can only account for a very small number of things, and don't know where the rest went.
It has been said, as i mentioned above, that someone around town has the missing "stuff", so they ( the family members) just want to know who it is, and if the stuff was acquired by ethical means, or if it was stolen.
I don't need anyone to speak to the family on my behalf but thanks for the offer.
I watched Mr Lassiter play at the Le Que poolroom in downtown Houston tx in the early 70s ...He had a red marks alot marker coloring his ferrel with it . I asked him why he did that and he told me he could see the where the cue was striking the cue ball better when his eyes got tired ...First time i ever saw Cole Dixon was getting the seven from Greg Stevens .... He looked about 17 yrs old lol...
That makes it sound like Lassiter was looking at the CB last.
Interesting.......
Interesting.......
Well stated. Having managed estates a few times, there seems to be some unanswered questions, especially if, as you say, some family members are still in doubt. Those with legal standing would include trustees, executor/executrix/personal representatives, then family members, period. I seriously doubt Luther made out a trust, much less a will, and they are very different procedures. Friends of the family, and self-appointed experts have no legal standing in the estate process, absent court appointment. If there is missing property, absent a trust, or will, then there are outstanding issues. Not opinion, this is estate law.
All the best,
WW
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1972 I went to a Luther vs Butera exhibition match in San Diego . His shaft had the VERY small red square ferrule ..
He was one of the most decent,polite person I have ever met ...A True Champion Player imo...
I mentioned this to Dan James in a email about 2009 or 10 and he said he made after Luther asked him to . He thought he was not playing well anymore and it would help him sight the cue ball better...
He dominated Lou in 14-1 and 9 ball that day...
The cue looked like a Adams to me...
1972 I went to a Luther vs Butera exhibition match in San Diego . His shaft had the VERY small red square ferrule ..
He was one of the most decent,polite person I have ever met ...A True Champion Player imo...
I mentioned this to Dan James in a email about 2009 or 10 and he said he made after Luther asked him to . He thought he was not playing well anymore and it would help him sight the cue ball better...
He dominated Lou in 14-1 and 9 ball that day...
The cue looked like a Adams to me...