Louie Roberts Video....VINTAGE GAMBLING
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I only played snooker with Louie. Knew better than to get on the pool table with him. Even so, that match on the snooker table would have made a good video as it had to be one of his last.
I have never seen him play either, But would love to :thumbup:
Louie, who was best described in this thread by Jay. I didnt know Louie but like Jay said he had the charm with the girls and could play, man could he play. I never played him, he would have shot my liver out and then some.
The sad side is just before he passed away I played/gambled with the kid(a week before) who knocked Louie out of the tournment just before he passed away. His name was Tony Spawn(SP?) to the best of my recollection, Louie could have gave the kid the 5 ball. After what happened I only saw Tony around 1-2 more times. Tony had lots of heart and talent, but after that I dont know what happened he clearly was shaken up-I was 24ish and Tony was maybe 18. I never told this story until now, ever.
Louie's death was a huge loss for all of us and I still am not sure how it happened, I just know it was among the biggest losses in American pool history.
The sad side is just before he passed away I played/gambled with the kid(a week before) who knocked Louie out of the tournment just before he passed away. His name was Tony Spawn(SP?) to the best of my recollection, Louie could have gave the kid the 5 ball. After what happened I only saw Tony around 1-2 more times. Tony had lots of heart and talent, but after that I dont know what happened he clearly was shaken up-I was 24ish and Tony was maybe 18. I never told this story until now, ever.
Louie's death was a huge loss for all of us and I still am not sure how it happened, I just know it was among the biggest losses in American pool history.
Accu stats has him playing Archer on their site. I think it is like $6.00 to watch.
That is one classic looking pool image, nice post.
I admit I dont know much about the older players and gamblers like I should but I'd LOVE to see this video. I say post it up! Would be awesome to see especially if the audio is good and you can hear him talk like you say.
I will have to watch it again, but I think that is the guy. I think someone said he was from KC.
Once I get it "ripped" I will make available.
Ken
I'd like to buy a copy. Pm me.
this is brutal!
cmon someone has to post the video...even few minutes worth
cmon someone has to post the video...even few minutes worth
I posted these last month....
That top photo brings back memories! I started out life as a pool player in Busch League! Anybody else remember the Coors Light World Series of Bar Games?
This post of yours is post 35 in this thread. Did you read the OP's response in post 32 just a couple of posts above yours?
Pretty much nailed it Fred.... I remember the 'talk' about his habits. He was a reckless man living off great talent. He was like a pool player James Dean, or Steve McQueen during that era.
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