I know there are a number of Baltimore-DC posters on here. Does anyone have a picture of Julius? It would be much appreciated.
Julius Cottman
- Thread starter Paul Schofield
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Bump. There has got to be a photo out there somewhere in pooldom.
D.C. Here...never heard of him.
Is he an old player or a current one?
Is he an old player or a current one?
Older, I believe.
Looks like he may have played an exhibition with Mizerak in about 1986, if same person.
Just guessing, not 100% sure though.
Will Prout
Julius passed away in the early 2000's. His home room was the Gentlemen's Cue in Pikesville, a Baltimore suburb. He also spent a lot of time at Bill & Billy'as in Glen Bernie. Julius was near 80 when he passed away. He played a pretty sporty game of one-pocket. We loved him around here in Erie PA.
Was just going to say all that, plus Julius played at Greenie's in Baltimore as well. Very smooth, loose stroke, and played good straight pool as well.
Julius was more a gambler than a tournament player, but I remember watching him in the 1977 Maryland State Open, at Gentlemen's Cue, and the game was straight pool. He was in the finals against Greg Riggie. Greg was the son of well-known straight pool player Richard Riggie. Julius played well, but got outplayed by Greg.
Good memories. Julius didn't mind playing straight pool for as little as five bucks, played him a bunch of times in the 70s and 80s at Gentlemen's Cue. Unfortunately, can't find a picture of him.
All the best,
WW
Julius did not like DC. It could be dangerous in the 70s. That Guys & Dolls in Silver Hill was particularly rough. He was good friends with Strawberries.
Definitely before my time.
Interesting read though. Thanks for discussing him, all.
Interesting read though. Thanks for discussing him, all.
I have pictures of Julius call me. Ed Friedman 410-303-0069
Put them up! You aren't going to ruin his hustle now.
Thanks Ed. I will call you Tomorrow (Wed).
I don't know how to post. give me your phone # and I'll send it to you. 410-303-0069
A quick story about Julius, Larry Loscotti comes in Greenies looking for action
in Baltimore the year 1993 or 1994 Julius plays him 50 a game OnePocket, Julius wins the first 3 games when Larry goes to his car and gets his own pool cue, Julius gets a phone call and the guy ask Julius if he knows who he is playing and He said yes the guy is Punky from Waldorf the guy tells Julius the guy is Larry Loscotti. when Larry comes back Julius tells him he got a phone call and has to leave and he will be back tomorrow. Julius wins 150.00. Larry comes back the next day and Julius tells him he wants 10-6 in One Pocket. They nevered played again.
That indeed is Julius. Although his right hand looks pretty locked, he flexed it a good deal in the stroke. And may be a bit hard to tell, he held the same bridge hand that Bill Weenie Beenie Staton did, with the ring finger and middle finger together.
Julius played in the prime era of DC and Baltimore greats such as Cigar Tom Vanover, Richard and Greg Riggie, Tom Wirth, Bo Didley, Mike Seidel, Seymour Lessans, Murray the truck driver, Mike "Geese" Gerace, Steve Gumphries, Tucker Shepard, and of course, Mike Sigel. Many more of course.
Looking forward to your story, Paul.
All the best,
WW
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