Anybody know Bobby Hernandez?
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I know and have played with Bryan, a little. At the hall last night, one of my best friends said he had become great friends with Bobby. I don't know his history, but maybe would like to talk to him about his career. As we got to talking, the friend said that I might like to sweat some action between Bryan Porter and another local on my team, Frank Shiree.
Ronnie is a local legend, and just wanted to see if he was still in So Ca.
Not playing any of them or anything:grin-square:
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Bobby used to road with cuemaker Judd Fuller.
Last time I saw him was eons ago. He matched up on a barbox against King Kong.
Last major tournament he participated in a tournament put up by CJ Wiley/PCA in LA ( 1996 iirc ).
He got on the money. He lost to Parica.
He had a funky bridge and a smooth slipstroke.
One of the best barbox players from the west coast, I heard.
Last time I saw him was eons ago. He matched up on a barbox against King Kong.
Last major tournament he participated in a tournament put up by CJ Wiley/PCA in LA ( 1996 iirc ).
He got on the money. He lost to Parica.
He had a funky bridge and a smooth slipstroke.
One of the best barbox players from the west coast, I heard.
I know them all and if you're talking about Brian Parks, he's the best player in Bakersfield and just won the APA US Amateur title this last weekend.
I guess I just knocked his action but it's nothing no one already knows. Congratulations Brian
Yes, I heard that. And yes, it's the same guy. He has stepped up his game the last few.
As for taking the win, this may queer the roadies that come looking.........
Some of those sets were pretty great to watch:grin:
I don't think he cares about knocking his action. He's looking ahead, I think.
Anbody interested in an interview?
I was thinking of setting up an informal interview, maybe buy him dinner or something. (For Bobby, not Brian).
Anybody think this would be interesting? If so, maybe post a few question to ask...............I don't know him or his history much. Pm is fine, too.
I was thinking of setting up an informal interview, maybe buy him dinner or something. (For Bobby, not Brian).
Anybody think this would be interesting? If so, maybe post a few question to ask...............I don't know him or his history much. Pm is fine, too.
Bobby is originally from Bakersfield and still visits there occasionally. He spends most of his time in Arizona these days. Along with Keith, big Sergio and Joe Salazar, he was one of the best bar table players on the West Coast for years and years.
There are two Ronnie Allen's from out West. The older one is the legendary One Pocket player and the younger one is a very good shortstop from Northern Cal. We call him Ron Allen to differentiate from Ronnie.
It's Brian Parks by the way, not Bryan.
There are two Ronnie Allen's from out West. The older one is the legendary One Pocket player and the younger one is a very good shortstop from Northern Cal. We call him Ron Allen to differentiate from Ronnie.
It's Brian Parks by the way, not Bryan.
Thanks, Jay. I think he may be in town or soon will be. My guy has bought a few of his cues:sorry: He's a real pool historian, and I couldn't keep up with what he was telling me last night. (burp).
Apparently he's willing to either sit down for some chat, or a dinner. I'll buy him a nice dinner if he wants.
And yeah, I've got the MAD Cow with names, as you can tell.......:wink: ( And yes, the older Ronnie. He still kicking?)
Anybody want to hear what he has to say about anything? (Bobby, I mean).
Apparently he's willing to either sit down for some chat, or a dinner. I'll buy him a nice dinner if he wants.
And yeah, I've got the MAD Cow with names, as you can tell.......:wink: ( And yes, the older Ronnie. He still kicking?)
Anybody want to hear what he has to say about anything? (Bobby, I mean).
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Thanks for clearing this up about the two Allen's. I thought calling Ronnie Allen (the legend) a shortstop I thought "wow" they must have monster players.
Didn't mean anything about the "shortstop" remark. I've never seen him play, only heard about him a lot. I also didn't know that he had a rep this large. Thanks for clearing that up:sorry:
AND since you guys are so knowledgeable, anybody heard of Dennis Parker? I used to play with him a lot. He died a couple years back. He was living large till the end.
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No drama.
I don't know every player in the universe but Ronnie Allen's name certainly sticks out there.
Last time I saw him play was mid 90's for all I know he may not play anymore.
Call Me Mac
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Unfortunately I have some bad news to report, Baketsfield Bobby Hernandez passed away on this past Thursday January 29th 2026.
Bobby and I were great friends. He was a one of of a kind. I will miss him, his sense of humor, his stories on the road. His skill on the the pool table unmatched.
He was an old school pool hustler, one of the greatest of the "unknowns". He chose that as opposed to the organized tournament rout. As Buddy Hall wrote in his book you won't find oil paintings of guys like that hanging on pool hall walls. You won't know who beat you until after they're gone. Bobby left his mark all over the west. I will miss my old friend greatly. RIP Bobby Hernandez.
Mac
Thank you for letting everybody know.
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I should have included this:
Bobby would have been 90 years old on April 13th. I was planning to attend his birthday celebration in Eloy AZ. Where he passed away and much of his family live.
Mac (Bakersfield CA)
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Thank you for your reply Maha.
If you or anybody out there that might have some Bakersfield Bobby stories they would like to share please do.
If you or anybody out there that might have some Bakersfield Bobby stories they would like to share please do.
Gotta cross those T's and dot some eyes.
Thanks 4 da pics!!
