Most of you know the name Terry Bell, founder and CEO of the American Poolplayers Association. Terry passed away in his home yesterday as the result of a brain tumor. If you knew the man, you knew how charismatic he was, gifted with a silver tongue. Inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame in 2010 with co-founder Larry Hubbard, Terry leaves behind and astounding legacy. Having known him as a person and as a friend for over 30 years, I know what a champion he was for the beginner and novice pool player and how approachable he was, always willing to stop and have a conversation with anyone, even those who were complete strangers to him. We didn't always see eye-to-eye on every topic, but the debates on those topics were especially fun. Terry left his mark on and will be missed by a LOT of people.
Billiards icon Terry Bell passed away yesterday
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When I first took up this hobby in 1998 I remember the name Terry Bell being mentioned on the ESPN Challenge of the Champions from Uncasville, CT.
May he rest in peace.
r/DCP
May he rest in peace.
r/DCP
Rest in Peace, Mr Bell
Thanks for sharing this. Terry really changed the game, literally. He made pool more accessible for so many people who wouldn’t have had a shot otherwise. I never met him personally, but the league he helped build brought a lot of us into the sport and kept us playing. That’s a legacy that matters.
Pool is thriving in the Chicago western suburbs because or Terry Bell and the APA.
RIP
RIP
Terry really promoted the game. He will be missed.
Iwishiwasrich
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RIP Mr Bell
