Yes, I'm talking about fame but also talent.
And IMO talent -- when it comes to being a great pool player -- includes the ability to adapt to different rooms, different tables, and different environments. I think that is part of being great at any sport. After all you don't play all your games/matches on your home field or court. What makes a champion is beating the other guys in their houses.
Lou Figueroa
Well, as usual, out of your own mouth, defeat awaits!
ALL those , 'Champions', (Jersey Red, Jimmy Reid, Louie Roberts,Cecil Tugwell, Boston Shorty, Joey Spathe, Dallas West, David Howard, Aguzete (both playing 1 handed 1P), Gene Nagey...) that came to Chicago to play Artie must not have been REAL champions! They all forgot to win in, Artie's hometown!
Do you really believe the stuff that comes out of your mouth! With or without thinking first!