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LowRight · Dec 18, 2025

jay helfert said:
In the last twenty years we've had only one player willing to do that.

My point exactly. And why is that? Because the USA no longer cares about pool like it used to. It's a numbers game. The US has fewer people interested in playing pool for a living than Europe, the Philippines, etc. End. Of. Story.

In the first half of the 20th century, pool and billiards were huge in the US. Match results would appear on the front page of newspaper sports sections around the country. Then, television took men out of the poolrooms in the 1950s and they lost interest. We had a renaissance in the 60s and 70s with the release of The Hustler and another in the 80s and 90s with The Color of Money. But, pool in the USA has been on a slow trajectory downward over the past 25 years. Over that time, thank God for Shane is all I can say.

This is not an excuse. It's just the way it is. Want a USA team that can compete with Europe in the Mosconi Cup? Get a lot of Americans interested in the game again. Trust me, if pro players had the opportunity to make a lot of money (on par with the MLB, NBA, NFL, etc.), the incentive would be there. Another huge Hollywood blockbuster or very popular streaming series about pool could do it too. Short of that, don't hold your breath until the next Team USA victory.

Matt_24 · Dec 18, 2025

HustlersWife said:
I will tell YOU exactly who I am. I am The bushwhacker's widow. And, none of you are worthy of my words. I am on my way to Joe's Pub in Manhattan with my words. I am nice. I won't be bullied on a forum. If anything I will go legal on anyone at any time =) I am on my own now. I never lived one day on my own before he passed. So no stories for you. And I have doozies.

Yes she is. I am thinking about her. Anyone see her today online?

Gary was a phenomenal player, and a great guy to do cue deals with. We did several deals maybe 20 years ago or so on some big cues. I only got to see Bushwhacker play once, on tape, against McCready in a legendary Accu-stats recording. The match was legendary, and so was the commentary. I hope that you change your mind and decide to share some stories with us. I think Gary was extremely smart, and talented, and must have led quite an interesting life. I know I'd be interested in your stories. Take care.

KenneyTran · Dec 18, 2025

I’m looking to trade or buy an older ebony on ebony Tascarella cue. A buddy sent me a message long ago but i got locked out on my old Facebook account. Therefore, i lost his information.

I’m looking for an ebony on ebony 4points or Merry Widow. Thanks

sjm · Dec 18, 2025

Great story, thanks for sharing. What these old warriors have seen and experienced in their lifetimes exceeds anything the rest of us can even imagine. Glad to learn that Ed is finding joy over the glorious green felt.

Had she hung on, my mom would have turned 100 on January 6, 2026, just a few weeks from now. Awfully few hang on for that long.

cjr3559 · Dec 18, 2025

Never played on a table with steel frame that I’m aware. Wonder how the 7 frame would differ compared to the previous GC gens with wood.

Rusty in Montana · Dec 18, 2025

This is another fine example that the game we all know and love can be enjoyed by people of all ages !

100-year-old billiards player, World War II veteran finds new life at pool hall

At 100 years old, Ed Gill still goes to play pool at Poppa G’s Billiards in Pelham five days a week.

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