most players only have about a ten or so year span where they are at their best.
in the 60,s and part of the 70's no one wanted to play ronnie and for good reason you didnt win.
eddie kelly was right there as well but he fell apart quickly from drinking and hating playing pool.
he might of had the best stroke ever and more consistent than anyone.
i never saw bugs so just, hear say.
grady at his peak was probably the best in the world for a short time. he helped revolutionize the moving game. but his game went fast down hill with his health.
jack breitkopf was the best for the longest time and lasted. he played both the safe game and aggressive tops, as few could do both. he was around alot when i was a kid and knew him . good guy and showed us all kinds of crazy shots no one else knew back then,
i learned alot about playing back to the front from him and tommy halliday who were both the best in the east then.
artie bodendorfer was unbeatable for a long time but only on his pet table. although ill get backlash for that about his table only.
steve cook turned into a real monster and was right there on top. i was there when he first came on the scene at the stardust tournament. jansco gave him the name cookie monster as he tried to do that with no name players.
steve in a short time beat most everyone.