Most dominant cash Nine ball player of any era?
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Can't argue with that choice. :thumbup: Wimpy wasn't bad in his day either.
Lassiter was probably the most dominant of all time, with only one man he felt was his equal - George Rood. And Luther could bring it for the cash, the bigger the better. Do you know he was playing $100-500 a game 9-Ball in the 40's and 50's? That's like playing for several thousand a game today.
Other dominant players include Buddy without question. He was the most feared American player for many years. Not even Keith wanted any part of him. Then Parica came along and pretty soon no one wanted to do business with him either. He was spotting the world! And winning!
These three are the dominant big money 9-Ball players during my lifetime. One other player of note was Jay Swanson, who next to Buddy, could play better for big money than anyone else.
Other dominant players include Buddy without question. He was the most feared American player for many years. Not even Keith wanted any part of him. Then Parica came along and pretty soon no one wanted to do business with him either. He was spotting the world! And winning!
These three are the dominant big money 9-Ball players during my lifetime. One other player of note was Jay Swanson, who next to Buddy, could play better for big money than anyone else.
You must be talking about either Toby or Denny (he was WORLD class but didn't care for tournaments). Frisco Jack (probably who you're thinking of) was mainly a One Pocket player but he did make some serious 9-Ball scores as well. In the Lassiter era, Don Watson is another player who comes to mind. You just never heard of anyone beating him, unless he was roaring drunk.
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Jay, I know this was not the original question, but I'd be interested to hear your take on who are the best of today's young crew (like early 30's or younger).
Thanks,
Aaron
No, he has been mentioned on here several times in the past. Always as one of the best cash players ever. Knew how to match up with the real big boys and take them off if necessary, but usually avoided them. Never played tournaments. (Not Don Willis, although he would be a contender too for this thread.) Maybe my brain will wake up and I'll think of it.
Are you thinking of Jack Cooney?
Yang, Alex (when playing), Lee Vann, Dennis O., and Shane! That's about it.
Aaron, that's Frisco Jack. I did mention him.
Thanks Jay. Yang is the one I haven't seen match up yet; hoping to see that at some point.
Aaron
Oh, sorry. Didn't realize he was called Frisco Jack.
Do I remember correctly or was it you Jay who has given high praises for Ching-Shun Yang's cash game? If so, how do you think he compares to those three guys?