Who are the greatest players ever who were not big gamblers?

Well "Gambling " is a term often miss applied to heads up play. 🤷‍♂️
Heads up playing is a contest of skill with luck factors.
Some people don't enjoy playing for money or stakes. Some have religious reasons. I respect that. A close friend that I would spar with after work didn't play for money. One after work visit to the tavern had me hearing a grumble as I passed a couple on the way to the restroom. The guys statement to his girl companion was, "this guy shoots so good but he won't gamble." His tone was derogatory, so on my return I cordially offered the opportunity to "gamble" on the adjacent and open table. Explaining that I like to gamble. 🤷‍♂️ He probably had a Grumble for the companion as they exited the bar. He didn't win a game. A real shame. 😉 🤷‍♂️ He thought he could play. 🤷‍♂️

Anyone Charge For Table Time On League Night

Was long ago, but we always had to feed quarters into the tables for league play, whether home or away.

Also remember when one bar owner decided to limit league play to one table for two teams. The whole league revolted and no one spent any other money while playing there. That bar only lasted one season. Having to pay for games wasn't nearly as offensive as forcing us to spend an extra 1-1/2 hours.

Shafts that look good --- Hsunami, JT & McDermott ---Got others?

Thanks Paul. Here is the rest of it and a couple others.

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This one is 31” and he was used to playing with a carbon fiber with a black ferrule. He didn't like the white, so I switched it out later.

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Pool World Loses The Miz

Hi, this is obviously a VERY LATE reply concerning Mr. Mizerak....I am Mike May and live near Athens, Alabama. As you may know, Steve attended Athens College back in the mid 60's.

I am hoping to contact his existing family members because I have some memorabilia of interest. It's an old 1967 Athens College annual with Mr. Mizerak pictured as a Senior and another photo of him at the pool table.

If Steve's wife and children are still with us, I was wondering if they might like to have the Athens College annual at no charge... Hopefully you will see this message and maybe contact them for me. Or, if they see this, just PM me or reply to this posting.

They may already have the memorabilia I mentioned but if not, I will gladly give it to them...

Thanks !!

Mike May

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The Miz

I love what you wrote and feel compelled to say that I have been privileged to not only know him but call him my friend... I am so saddened for the people that he has left behind. Karen and Matt whom I love so much, and his precious granddaughter Karen who he adored! You will never find a more generous and caring person, in or out of the world of billiards.
Hi, this is obviously a VERY LATE reply concerning Mr. Mizerak....I am Mike May and live near Athens, Alabama. As you may know, Steve attended Athens College back in the mid 60's.

I am hoping to contact his existing family members because I have some memorabilia of interest. It's an old 1967 Athens College annual with Mr. Mizerak pictured as a Senior and another photo of him at the pool table.

If Steve's wife and children are still with us, I was wondering if they might like to have the Athens College annual at no charge... Hopefully you will see this message and maybe contact them for me. Then, you could give them my following contact info.. You can text me at 256-509-8502 or email at: mikemay1957@gmail.com.

They may already have the memorabilia I mentioned but if not, I will gladly give it to them...

Thanks !!

Mike May

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