middleofnowhere
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He is good at that, very good story teller. He can just be telling you about having lunch and it becomes an epoch. He has to be on his feet though and use his hands.
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Please help out a pool legend
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In case he has any of his vintage cues left, I would be glad to buy one for a hearty premium
phreaticus
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Ditto
Follow this.
Jerry Forsyth helped Danny with a book called "Road Player: The Danny DiLiberto Story": https://www.amazon.com/Road-Player-Danny-Diliberto-Story/dp/1887956263
There was a ProPoolVideo called "Old Schoolin' with Danny DiLiberto," and I cannot locate that.
I did his Wiki page, but Google bots removed the photos because they were not mine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_DiLiberto
Danny DiLiberto was in the pool headlines when the story of his life appeared in Sports Illustrated. It was entitled "Easy Times the Hard Way." Pool writer Bob Mullen described the SI article as: Loaded with truisms that have dogged the pool player for years and shows the seamy side of civilization for its recognition of chiselers from all other walks of life and its lack of respect for the man who uses a pool cue to earn his living. Sports Illustrated surprises us every once in a while with a shot on the pool scene. Danny D's creed: It's impossible to figure. You have to figure out suckers, then you have to worry about what will make them quit. You have to worry about the knockers, the eyeballers, and the sweaters. Those are the guys that just watch. They sit there and whisper to a guy that he can't beat you and the guy quits. Read more here: https://vault.si.com/vault/1977/08/08/easy-times-the-hard-way
There was a ProPoolVideo called "Old Schoolin' with Danny DiLiberto," and I cannot locate that.
I did his Wiki page, but Google bots removed the photos because they were not mine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_DiLiberto
Danny DiLiberto was in the pool headlines when the story of his life appeared in Sports Illustrated. It was entitled "Easy Times the Hard Way." Pool writer Bob Mullen described the SI article as: Loaded with truisms that have dogged the pool player for years and shows the seamy side of civilization for its recognition of chiselers from all other walks of life and its lack of respect for the man who uses a pool cue to earn his living. Sports Illustrated surprises us every once in a while with a shot on the pool scene. Danny D's creed: It's impossible to figure. You have to figure out suckers, then you have to worry about what will make them quit. You have to worry about the knockers, the eyeballers, and the sweaters. Those are the guys that just watch. They sit there and whisper to a guy that he can't beat you and the guy quits. Read more here: https://vault.si.com/vault/1977/08/08/easy-times-the-hard-way
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Thanks for the link. A no-brainer for me, as my introduction to pro pool was narrated by Danny D, and i have enjoyed his commentary for such a long time. Always curious, he will sometimes get hung up on a pool word and research its origins, only to later let us know. I love that. That same curiousity carries into knowledge of new players, from "new" countries, and so on. I wish he can return to the commentary booth soon.
This is a truly excellent suggestion, especially given the fortunate fact that a number of very adept pool interview/video production specialists are members of, and contributors to, AZB. Get on this guys (and gals) ASAP for Danny's sake. And let him know that this is viable and smart for a number of sound reasons, and can be in the works as soon as he wishes for the interview(s) to begin. Income (and greatly increased contributions) are certain to follow. Win-win all around.
And given that few well-known aging men in any field ever want to appear unnecessarily or excessively fragile, weak, sick and elderly, even in the present circumstances -- a few touches of near-invisible customary make-up can be optionally suggested to Danny well-beforehand, and applied by production assistants prior to lighting the on-camera interview(s).
Arnaldo
Unfortunately Danny had to dump his cues recently to pay bills and I believe the last time he hit a ball was with me and a few friends and that was about 9 months ago, he sold of his Gambler to a close friend shortly thereafter.
I mentioned to Gunslinger and this may as well go out to all interested. Gofundme does not accept PayPal unfortunately or any other quick cash app like Venmo or Cashapp.
With that being said if anyone cares to donate to Danny's Gofundme page started by his daughter Jeanette with either PayPal or Venmo PM me and I will send you my PayPal or Venmo link.
You can send your donations to me with your full name and any comments you'd like to add with your donation.
I'll post the donation on the Gofundme page in your name and post your comments.
I speak with Danny frequently and always read him the names and comments of his contributors.
Danny and his family thank everyone for all your help during these difficult financial and health issues Danny is facing.
I believe that Danny's daughter is working on getting his repossessed vehicle back in the next few days solely based upon the outstanding support Danny received from all his friends.
Understand however this assistance he received was just barely enough to get his car back from the finance company.
With no major tournaments going on, Danny still has no income and has significant health issues going on along with a very sick daughter.
Next month all the same bills will come into play, rent, car payment, insurance, utilities, food, gas and with no incoming funds Danny will be right back in the same bad spot he was just in.
That is why I believe Danny's daughter has placed the donation request at a high number because as long as pool is at a standstill for the most part so will be Danny's only way of making a living.
You make a good point. Fees and tips for Gofundme seems like an absolute rip-off, but if we didn't have the platform we'd be stuck trying to figure different ways people can help.
I just spoke with Danny and he's touched by everyone's donations and kind words.
I asked him if he didn't mind posting his address for people who wanted to write Danny or send his support directly and he agreed.
For those who wish to correspond directly with Danny here is his mailing info.
Danny DiLiberto
6060 Transit Rd. Apt#3
Depew, NY 14043
Hi Paul,
Long time no type, hope you're doing well and that COVID didn't put a damper on your beautiful hall.
That's a funny story you just mentioned, I will be sure to go over that with Danny
Ozzie
middleofnowhere
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This is not meant to be probing or personal, but does Danny get SS? I some times wondered about that with pool players. In many cases the tournaments just pay cash and I doubt many players report or even file.
i wish him well he was a great guy to be around. but a good lesson to be learned as in any profession you have to save for the future.
that said, his good friends and there are a bunch can certainly cough up enough to get him through this and he has an extended family. i noticed the person who set up the fund she only donated 100 bucks at least publicly. what a joke.
if i was on tough times id think my close friends would help out more than enough, and i would do it for them.
100 bucks buys a pair of shoes. i would also be pissed if someone went out to the general public begging for money for me. even if it was my only option.
that said, his good friends and there are a bunch can certainly cough up enough to get him through this and he has an extended family. i noticed the person who set up the fund she only donated 100 bucks at least publicly. what a joke.
if i was on tough times id think my close friends would help out more than enough, and i would do it for them.
100 bucks buys a pair of shoes. i would also be pissed if someone went out to the general public begging for money for me. even if it was my only option.
This is a sore subject when discussed with Danny, Earl, Archer, Hatch, etc. These guys live(d) hand to mouth, every nickel they earned (mostly off the books) they spent as fast as they made it. So yeah they might get a SS check of about $300/mth if they're lucky.
That's why I have so much respect for SVB. Yeah he can lose $100k tossing the stones but he's making $12k/mth just from his investment properties. You WILL not be able to play at the pro level forever and you're going to need some kind of backup plan, most of whom have none. At least Hatch realized this a few years ago and bought a used car lot.
Want to be a pro pool player, don't count on any of the following to come with it or if you had, try keeping it...
1) a good women at your side
2) Retirement account
3) Health insurance
4) Dental plan
5) home cooked meals
6) easy action
Ask Hatch what he has in the above list now that he stopped playing pro pool, probably has everything but the easy action
That's why I have so much respect for SVB. Yeah he can lose $100k tossing the stones but he's making $12k/mth just from his investment properties. You WILL not be able to play at the pro level forever and you're going to need some kind of backup plan, most of whom have none. At least Hatch realized this a few years ago and bought a used car lot.
Want to be a pro pool player, don't count on any of the following to come with it or if you had, try keeping it...
1) a good women at your side
2) Retirement account
3) Health insurance
4) Dental plan
5) home cooked meals
6) easy action
Ask Hatch what he has in the above list now that he stopped playing pro pool, probably has everything but the easy action
Just so you realize it was Danny's daughter that set up the Gofundme page, I really don't think she even needed to donate anything, she's doing what she can and that is a lot. I only donated $60, but I've been out of work without a paycheck for over a month. However I make up for my lack of financial support by spreading the word and getting my dear friend as much help as I can. Let's not judge someone by the size of their donation, but see the genuine kindness in their actions.
It's easy to judge someone based on petty things like how much did they donate, believe me Danny appreciates everything anyone can do to help, kind words, food, cash and overall generosity. You can't put a value on those things that come from your friends and colleagues.
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middleofnowhere
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I'm sure you meant "dear friend"
Many thanks for this. A check will leave here tomorrow. Small payment for the laughs his commentary has given me.. I figure it doesn't matter that he & I have never met.
Well, if Danny gets his friend to sell to me, I will send Danny a heavy finder's fee.
In the meantime, I'll have someone arrange dinner and a card for him