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In no way am I comparing the two games… the point I was making goes back to the original question of this thread and my opinion on what it takes to pay the players and why it’s not happening in the USA.

Okay maybe I am wrong but I always thought it wast known a a gentleman’s game… a game that the royalty played along with the elites. Historically. My bigger point still remains.

Really read my post, don’t speed read. 🤣 I clearly said the same stuff goes on in pool rooms, golf, & tennis clubs. I don’t think billiard clubs are any different.

Varnish… Oh I like that! I’m guessing that means a facade or fake. I think we are saying the same thing. Dress codes sound about right for Billiard, golf, and tennis clubs. That’s why I said you see the same stuff go on in all these establishments from people enjoying the game, drinking, &...

I could be wrong, someone correct me that knows British billiard history but I’ve always seen billiards as a “gentleman’s game.” A game that you’d see played at a “billiard club.” An establishment for highfalutins... tennis club or golf cub types. American pool does not have that history. Anyone...

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HOF inductions can’t happen posthumously? Or is still living a criteria? Other sports do that.

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Then what are your guidelines? I’m not arguing for or against Jimmy but I’d like to know what hard and fast rules or guidelines would look like because you can look at all the players already in the HOF and try coming up with a criteria that would enable all of them to fit in that box. Or better...

There is no HOF in any sport where the guidelines are not subjective. This is the guidelines for the NFL: A player and coach must have last played or coached at least five seasons before he can be considered, and players must have received at least one generally recognized postseason honor...

I think the HOF in every sport (At least NBA, MLB, NFL) induct some that I don’t think belong and some or left off that should be in. I can go right down the list. Sometimes it‘s a popularity contest, politics… pool is absolutely no different. Pro Bowl, all star games are an example of...

You think they do’t have to gamble now? How many pro players today do you think can make a living with their tournament winnings? I personally think that’s why the Asian countries are kicking everyon’s a$$es… they don’t frown on gambling.

Sad to hear the news. Please tell us about Richard "the skunk" Fordunski for those of us that did not have the pleasure of meeting or know him. Where’s he from, how did get an unforgettable nickname? Or anything else about him.

I don’t know about that... that game is so multifaceted. Yeah a game can go fast with a single mistake and you sell out but if two players that truly know the game on average it’s a long game. 1pkt is probably the easiest game to get hustled. Professional pool players get hustled playing 1pkt...

Don’t play 1pkt but I do enjoy watching it no matter the length it takes to play just as long as it is two players that really know how to play. And when it is two players that know how to play it usually takes longer. If one player is better than the other it’s always going to be a much quicker...

One of the best I’ve ever seen that used the slip stroke was “Cowboy” Jimmy Moore. I can’t find a video that shows him clearly using it but he was known for using it.

This reminds me of the many baseball hitting stances. Gary Sheffield's rocking and bat wagging… so much movement but at contact it all came together. Some people can put all the movement, along with lifting the lead foot, stepping into the swing and timing like Ricky Henderson because they are...

🤣😉 sometimes I’m a bit slow but I think I’m taking your post as intended…