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  1. Mike Porter

    Book Collection For Sale

    It has been a while since I've posted anything, so I apologize if this should be in another section. I received a call from a collector that is interested in selling his collection. It consists of 308 books related to billiards, snooker and pool. He also has more than 800 magazines that he is...
  2. Mike Porter

    Be My Valentine & Pool

    I'm still going through parts of my collection and came across this. Mike
  3. Mike Porter

    Does anyone on here look like an old acquaintance?

    I can?t imagine what the team name is. Mike
  4. Mike Porter

    Snooker Table Iron

    I am from northern Ontario and wondering if anyone knows where I can get a second hand snooker table iron? I know where to get a new one but do not feel like paying $300-$400 or more for it. With so few halls having 6x12's I figure there must be a good number around in storeage. I know that this...
  5. Mike Porter

    The Other Hustle

    Maybe if the public thought of pool hustling in these terms the sport would prosper in leaps and bounds. Some postcards for your viewing. Mike
  6. Mike Porter

    Days Gone By - Omaha Billiard Parlor

    Don't you wish that halls like this were still in abundace. Mike
  7. Mike Porter

    Is this an 8x16 foot table?

    Before packing it in for the evening I thought I would post this picture of a table. This table obviously originated before they standardized the size. Mike
  8. Mike Porter

    Original Oceans 11 Cast

    One more picture, sorry for the hot spot(flash). Mike
  9. Mike Porter

    Flipping coins to determine who breaks

    I haven't posted any Eye Candy in a while, but thought I would share this. I guess this is exactly what the cloth companies want you to do. Mike
  10. Mike Porter

    NAAFI Chalk

    I've been posting billiard pics for the groups viewing, here is a distinctive piece of chalk. Mike
  11. Mike Porter

    Some notable faces in the crowd

    I thought this might bring back a few memories to much younger days. Mike
  12. Mike Porter

    A Challenging game of Billiards (EC)

    I thought the game was difficult enough!! Mike
  13. Mike Porter

    A Canadian Legend

    I was going through my collection and thought I would post this. Hopefully everyone can name the man standing in this picture. Mike
  14. Mike Porter

    What kind of cue is Johnny Cash using?

    For those of us old enough to remember JC. This has to be my second favourite pool movie. Any guesses as to the type of cue he is using?? Mike
  15. Mike Porter

    Willie Mosconi & James Coburn

    Other than how to stride around the table, I can't imagine what aspect of the game Willie is describing. Mike
  16. Mike Porter

    Joe Balsis pinky ring chalk

    I bought this a few years back. It was from the Joe Balsis collection. I am wondering if anyone had ever seen Joe use it. I have my doubts, I would think that he purchased it as a collectable. Mike
  17. Mike Porter

    Paul Newman Picture Tribute

    People talk about what The Hustler and The Color of Money did for the pool industry in the States. Their releases also helped the pool industry in many countries. Movie memorabilia from some foreign countries are actually more colorful than most of the English material I have seen. Here is some...
  18. Mike Porter

    Cigarette Tin (Eye Candy)

    I've been going through my things and sharing a few pics with the group. I am not certain the age of this piece, if anyone can help, feel free. Mike
  19. Mike Porter

    Can anyone put a caption to this picture?

    More pics, just to keep some topics on the lighter side. I could make this into a contest, with the winner receiving a copy, but I have no idea how voting could be kept. Mike
  20. Mike Porter

    What movie is this scene from?

    Can anyone guess what movie this is from? Sorry if ithe image is not clear. He is lying in a pool table casket. Mike
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