my dad was there in 1940 when the bridge collapsed, he was 17 at the time, he left shortly after for the war in the navy. he was one hell of a man-didnt like pool much, but who is perfect anyways? he was a little bit stronger than a banger but not a C- player. he stood up and looked like Fats(the real one) when he played, my dad wasnt as heavy as Fats but looked much like him in his later years and again had the same stroke stance as Fats did in his later years in exibitions. my dad was a quiet person.
take care,
eric