Lots of additions to both the real list and the possible list.
- Steve
- Steve
Two very notable omissions are Tom Jennings, who won the US Open 14.1 event in both 1976 and 1977, and the legendary Eddie "Champagne Eddie" Kelly, a BCA Hall of Famer whose best game was 14.1.
Certainly, Frank McGown would have had many 200 ball runs to his credit, as well.
I have personal knowledge of a run of exactly 200 by Jose Parica, as he once mentioned to me that he'd run 200 and out in a gambling match.
A likely 200 ball runner is Ernie Costa, a top ten straight pooler of the late 1970's from Brooklyn, NY.
In addition, to the list of possibles, I'd add:
Bill Dunsmore
Tom Ruocco
Earl Herring
Richard Pecaroro (known as Richie Pec to most) from Bellmore, NY is a 200+ runner. When I took lessons from him 15 years ago (holy crap, it may have even been longer than that) his high run was 240 and that was on 4" pockets as that's all he plays on. As far as I'm concerned he's the best player that nobody knows.
Thanks Chris. I had him as "Pecorino" on the Possibles, I think. I've never met him but Jude has described the legend many times.
Btw, sorry for omitting you on the list of top NYC players who've come close to the mark but haven't quite hit it. You belong there as well. 'Twas just an oversight...
- Steve
Dan Louie
Mike Dechaine
Marlon Manalo
Anybody know if these guys would make the list? I would be surprised if none of them have run 200.
Steve,
I know of 2 candidates.
The first is Rodney (Babe) Thompson, out of Phoenix AZ. I have the pleasure of playing Babe occasionally. I am certain that his high run is over 200, I believe it is 213. At age 69 he can still dab 'em.
The second is Leil (JR) Gay. I don't know if he is still in Phoenix, but a year ago I asked what his high run was and he modestly answered "over 300". After watching him play I would not doubt it for one minute.
Thanks.
Bernie Pettipiece.
Bobby's post in the other thread got me thinking that maybe we should start a list, and see what we can come up with. Just add any names you can confirm to the bottom, with a new number, and I'll periodically adjust the alphabetization.
What I have so far is in the first post.
Any name with an asterisk is either because I can't confirm 100% that he has run over 200 or I can't confirm he is still alive.
I also have this list of possibles:
Eckert, Ralf Yes he did pass the 200+
Facquet, Vincent I doubt that Facquet has run 200+, I've never heard of it... and the frenchies makes noise believe me
Fulcher, Johnni Last summer Jonni was trying to break is record. I was there, he missed at around 160 on his first try. I don't know if he did it since that time. I doubt of it caus he was very busy at his house and didn't play much since.
Kempter, Martin Can't confirm.
See, Huidji Can't confirm.
Stepanov, Konstantin Can't confirm.
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sorry, my oversight... i "searched" for his name first though. strange...Mr. Lane was on the original list, Sausage.
sorry, my oversight... i "searched" for his name first though. strange...
Hi Jody. Are you saying you know George ran 200, or you think he might have? Can anyone else chime in?
Also, can anyone help out with the Filipinos?
Thanks,
Steve