Wikipedia and American Pool Players

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JAM

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Here is a list of the American pool players on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_pool_players

Over the years, I have created and added data to numerous American pool player pages on Wikipedia. It is difficult to write biographies and post photos because you have to have ownership of the photos, and everything you write must be backed up with a reference source.

At least today in 2020, there's Google and a lot of data to find. Players of days gone by, this is a challenge. Who's missing? I'm going to add a few within the next month. Please provide some names of American pool players who should have their own Wikpedia page.
 
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JAM

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This is modernday pool's archives, Wikipedia. It's a record that will last for future generations. Young'ns won't have to ask, "Who was Larry Lisciotti?" They can read about it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Lisciotti

Some players' bios need updating. In reading Jimmy Mataya's "Uncrowned Players" thread, I notice his page needs updating. I created this page, but I need data, written documentary data online, to back up tournament wins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Mataya

Look at Skyler's Wikipedia page: Surely, he has more pool accomplishments than this:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyler_Woodward

I did Jimmy Reid's page, but Wikipedia says it needs more backup info. Where in the heck do I find it? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippie_Jimmy_Reid

Here's Robin Dodson's page, but wouldn't it be nice to have a photo her? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Bell_Dodson
 
pt109

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Jen.....most people tend to forget....or don’t know...
Jose Parica was born in California

Another list that would be interesting.....
American snooker players
 
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straightline

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Geez, dozens and I don't know anybody. :grin:

You could prolly get a bunch from hall of HOF lists around the country.
 
Poolhall60561

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pt109 said:
Jen.....most people tend to forget....or don’t know...
Jose Parica was born in California

Another list that would be interesting.....
American snooker players
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Jose was born in California.

Are you serious, I am surprised
 
Ratamon

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Great work Jen! Just to add some big names (of course, there are many more):

Eddie Taylor
Larry Johnson (Boston Shorty)
Jack Breit (Jersey Red)
Harold Worst
Don Willis
Hubert Cokes
Donny Anderson
Leonard Rucker (Bugs)
Mike Zuglan
Jimmy Fusco
David Howard
John Brumback
Truman Hogue
Cliff Joyner


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JAM

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pt109 said:
Jen.....most people tend to forget....or don’t know...
Jose Parica was born in California

Another list that would be interesting.....
American snooker players
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Good info. I did not know that. Thank you!
 
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JAM

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Ratamon said:
Great work Jen! Just to add some big names (of course, there are many more):

Eddie Taylor
Larry Johnson (Boston Shorty)
Jack Breit (Jersey Red)
Harold Worst
Don Willis
Hubert Cokes
Donny Anderson
Leonard Rucker (Bugs)
Mike Zuglan
Jimmy Fusco
David Howard
John Brumback
Truman Hogue
Cliff Joyner


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All good suggestions! Thank you.
 
iusedtoberich

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For modern and currently active players, the Fargorate sorted by USA top 100 is probably the definitive list.
 
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sutigers

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Jenny, How about Louie Roberts and Justin Bergman. I didn't see either listed. Tommy Kennedy is another US Open winner that I didn't see.
 
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evergruven

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hi JAM and great work!!

I am no authority, but have google, too ^_^
don't know if you've ever explored the hypertexts link
but thar's gold in them thar pages
I broke the main link down into sections
checked a few contenders vs. the pool wiki
figured you (and whoever wants to join in)
could skim
and vet (vrooom)

Famous Pool Sharks
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Famous Pool Sharks.htm

Albert M. Frey
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Albert M. Frey Pool Billiards First American Pool Shark.htm

Dick Hunzicker
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Dick Hunzicker.htm

"Saint Louie" Louie Roberts
John "Rags" Fitzpatrick
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Nashville Sharks Pool Billiards.htm

Johnston City Pool Hustler Tournament Winners and Player Profiles, circa 1961-1972
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Johnst...ent Winners and Player Profiles Billiards.htm

Pool and Billiards: Record High Runs and Averages
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Pool Billiards record high runs.htm

Who was the best nine-ball player of all time?
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Who was the best nine-ball player pool billiards.htm

ps are we including billiards minus the pockets players?
if so, a few more contenders-
JAKE SCHAEFER, SR.
JAKE SCHAEFER, JR.
JOHNNY LAYTON
https://www.poolroom.com/legendary-players/
 
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JAM

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evergruven said:
hi JAM and great work!!

I am no authority, but have google, too ^_^
don't know if you've ever explored the hypertexts link
but thar's gold in them thar pages
I broke the main link down into sections
checked a few contenders vs. the pool wiki
figured you (and whoever wants to join in)
could skim
and vet (vrooom)

Famous Pool Sharks
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Famous Pool Sharks.htm

Albert M. Frey
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Albert M. Frey Pool Billiards First American Pool Shark.htm

Dick Hunzicker
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Dick Hunzicker.htm

"Saint Louie" Louie Roberts
John "Rags" Fitzpatrick
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Nashville Sharks Pool Billiards.htm

Johnston City Pool Hustler Tournament Winners and Player Profiles, circa 1961-1972
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Johnst...ent Winners and Player Profiles Billiards.htm

Pool and Billiards: Record High Runs and Averages
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Pool Billiards record high runs.htm

Who was the best nine-ball player of all time?
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Who was the best nine-ball player pool billiards.htm

ps are we including billiards minus the pockets players?
if so, a few more contenders-
JAKE SCHAEFER, SR.
JAKE SCHAEFER, JR.
JOHNNY LAYTON
https://www.poolroom.com/legendary-players/
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Wow! You should become a Wiki editor. Thank you so much for the very detailed info. This will help out a lot! :)
 
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skogstokig

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iusedtoberich said:
Wow, I bet most of us had no idea. When he was competing internationally, he represented the Philippines, correct?
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i didn't know either. how was he the leader of the philippine invasion if he was from the US? maybe just born in US but grew up in the philippines?
 
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