Was just informed that George passed away this morning. Another great player and teacher of the game has left us. Rest in peace George.
Wow, sad to hear this. I just saw pics of him attending Harold Worst's funeral a month ago, and I guess more recently Freddy's as well.
I grew up in Racine, had the pleasure of playing with George, Sailor, Willie Munson, etc. as I was coming up. I played 3 cushion with George whenever I could, we golfed together, and of course ran into each other occasionally in pool tourneys here and there.
He had a unique, beautiful, and powerful stroke not to mention a tremendous amount of knowledge and insight into the game. I never saw him get mad or disrespect the game or any one he was playing against. I know he had some health issues a few years ago just before I last saw him, and heard some more recently as well, I can only assume it caught up to him. He will definitely be missed.
Scott