Sad News: Gary "Bushwhacker" Nolan Passed Away
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I receive this news with shock and sadness
Gary and I first met in Dallas at a time when I was
beating every road player who gave me the nuts
Gary didn't worry about me having the nuts as
he figured it didn't matter if I wasn't shooting
Gary could perform under pressure like very few
that I had known
He was right,he out ran the nuts and we both
got a good laugh out of my misery on that occasion
Today as his passing away comes to my ear,I am reminded
how short our time on earth is,and how meaningless
most of my activities have been
I had not kept up with Gary for the last year or two but I am
saddened by the loss of a
man whom I considered a friend
We often talked on the phone and traded cues and stories
My condolences to his wife and family
I share your heart sadness ,I miss Gary too
Dean
Gary and I first met in Dallas at a time when I was
beating every road player who gave me the nuts
Gary didn't worry about me having the nuts as
he figured it didn't matter if I wasn't shooting
Gary could perform under pressure like very few
that I had known
He was right,he out ran the nuts and we both
got a good laugh out of my misery on that occasion
Today as his passing away comes to my ear,I am reminded
how short our time on earth is,and how meaningless
most of my activities have been
I had not kept up with Gary for the last year or two but I am
saddened by the loss of a
man whom I considered a friend
We often talked on the phone and traded cues and stories
My condolences to his wife and family
I share your heart sadness ,I miss Gary too
Dean
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Photo by Bill Porter of Gary from one of Reds tourneys circa 1983-84
That's the Gary I remember. He was a top speed player who preferred to stay undercover for most of his career, until settling in Ohio. He was smart enough to know the real money was in avoiding tournaments and gambling back then. I spent a lot of time around Gary, betting against him (with Keith and Louie) and betting on him against anyone else! He was a class guy and gentleman gambler who would give you a close call to avoid a hassle. He KNEW he would get the money in the end and he always did!
I was glad to hear years ago that he had his own room and was doing well. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Sad to see our generation slowly slipping away. I loved every minute I spent around all these guys (with a few exceptions of course :wink
. They were my brothers in this thing we call Pool!
Had a few dealings with Gary, perfection every time.
Got to meet and chat with him at sbe, one of the NJ ones. Saw that he was scheduled to play Pete Tascarella; really wanted to see that match but got pulled in another direction.
He was always a real gentleman with me.
RIP Bushwacker.
best,
brian kc
Got to meet and chat with him at sbe, one of the NJ ones. Saw that he was scheduled to play Pete Tascarella; really wanted to see that match but got pulled in another direction.
He was always a real gentleman with me.
RIP Bushwacker.
best,
brian kc
Sad News. Gary "Bushwhacker" Nolan Passed Away
hits me very hard to hear this SAD news. Gary, was one of my favorites, we done several deals, shared a booth a couple of times, shared a room. always was full of jokes & had a great attitude. a wonderful wife, who always supported him. if you ever need a friend. call me. 989-305-6454
hits me very hard to hear this SAD news. Gary, was one of my favorites, we done several deals, shared a booth a couple of times, shared a room. always was full of jokes & had a great attitude. a wonderful wife, who always supported him. if you ever need a friend. call me. 989-305-6454
RIP Gary Nolan.
I had a video of him playing Keith back in the days.
Grady did the commentating.
IT was rated X because it was not going to be released to the public.
Keith won after Gary scratched on the hill-hill game .
Bushwacker flew under the gun . Ambushed many good pro players it was told.
Sad news.
Gary and his wife were good people. I’m going to miss seeing him at Valley Forge. They were always happy and fun to talk to. Another great one has passed.
It’s a shame.
Rip Gary
Gary and his wife were good people. I’m going to miss seeing him at Valley Forge. They were always happy and fun to talk to. Another great one has passed.
It’s a shame.
Rip Gary
The Bushwacker
I had the pleasure of meeting Gary and getting to know him pretty well in the past 15 years...He was a great Pool Player and a truly Gentle Soul. Rest in Peace my friend.
I had the pleasure of meeting Gary and getting to know him pretty well in the past 15 years...He was a great Pool Player and a truly Gentle Soul. Rest in Peace my friend.
Truth. He came through Va well before my time and stories of his whuppins remained long after.
He shared a passion for all things pool and had great eye for cue collecting. he will be sadly missed.