Age matter?Am I too old?

[Muxy]

I think the PGA tour would have something to say about that (because it also includes the Senior tour). Possibly the NBA, Chess, and Boxing too. I'd like to see it in print somewhere. Those cycling guys are up there in age too.

http://www.bca-pool.com/play/funfacts.shtml

8. According to research conducted a few years back, billiard champions have the highest average age of any sport, 35.6 years.

There are some other fun facts aswell.

 

[Rodney]

I know a player(Roger Boucher) who did not play competively until he was 41. He was(is) an awesome straight pool player, and has been inducted into the hall of fame.

It is never too late in life for almost anything. Just follow your dreams.

 

[Mr441]

I have been practicing for years.At young age I took on the resposibility of a family and did what was right.Yes I spent alot of time around the tables in the local poolrooms but not the time I would have liked to.I am a young 40ish now and semi retired (I worked very hard my life) and have a little more time then before.This is a 2 part question.First question.If I get a table and practice very hard everyday and become alot better what is the age limit to become a real pro and second what would be the correct path to go for this.How do I get my ducks in a line to do this?What would be the right way to go about this?Am I too old?

You're NEVER too old. Don't listen to the naysayers. Blackjack is right, if you think you're to old, then you are too old. I firmly believe you can accomplish anything if the desire is strong enough. The mind is an incredible thing.

There's an old chinese proverb, something like:
"He who says it cannot be done should not interrupt he who is attempting it"



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[OldHasBeen]

JAM - Mike is looking good!

Gotta throw my 2 cents in! As SJM said about Hall of Famer Balsis winning most of his titles in his forties, it is noteworthy, as I've posted previously, that "Spanish Mike" LeBron of Philadelphia won the U.S. Open when he was a young 54 years of age!

Picture of Mike taken last year at the 2004 U.S. Open!

JAM

Jam - Mike is looking pretty good for 54 and on this threads subject, I know Mike had some "Road Time". I have always liked Mike's game and Larry Hubbard talks of him a lot. Here is a current photo of myself. I'm 60 - Don't you think Mike & I are starting to look too much alike.
TY & GL

 

[JAM]

Jam - Mike is looking pretty good for 54 and on this threads subject, I know Mike had some "Road Time". I have always liked Mike's game and Larry Hubbard talks of him a lot. Here is a current photo of myself. I'm 60 - Don't you think Mike & I are starting to look too much alike.
TY & GL

OldHasBeen, the young whippersnappers may have the good eyes, but it's the seasoned players like Spanish Mike and you who have the WISDOM, something that can only be acquired from years of experience.

Here's my picture page of the 2004 U.S. Open, with the same snapshot of Spanish Mike Lebron. He won the U.S. Open at 54 years of age in 1988, which makes him about 71 in that pic, and yes, he looks GREAT, just like you!

http://hometown.aol.com/khmccready/2004usopen.html

I better see you at the U.S. Open this year, my friend!

JAM

 

[excessknowledge]

I better see you at the U.S. Open this year, my friend!

JAM[/QUOTE]



Ill be there.It may not be a pretty site but I will be there

 

[TATE]

I have been practicing for years.At young age I took on the resposibility of a family and did what was right.Yes I spent alot of time around the tables in the local poolrooms but not the time I would have liked to.I am a young 40ish now and semi retired (I worked very hard my life) and have a little more time then before.This is a 2 part question.First question.If I get a table and practice very hard everyday and become alot better what is the age limit to become a real pro and second what would be the correct path to go for this.How do I get my ducks in a line to do this?What would be the right way to go about this?Am I too old?

I will say this about our sport: If you have the talent and skills, are in good health and stay fit, age doesn't matter much.

Pool is more hand eye coordination than it is anything else. Most of the pool game, once learned, is upstairs. It's knowledge. It's planning. It's ability to take the heat.

Your age, wisdom, and experience might just be a useful asset.

No matter what happens, I would suggest putting the emphasis on improvement rather than winning. Once you reach your peak, the winning will come.

Be patient. It might take awhile. Until you peak, you don't know how good you can get, but the longer it takes to peak, the better you become.

Chris

 

[Snapshot9]

too old ...

The only overnight sensation turning pro at a 'late age' was the Miz, and he played a lot even when he was a school teacher.

Most Pool players retire from world competition by the time they are 45 or 46.
It would be nice if their were more 'senior' tours around for us old dogs.

 

[schypda]

Go for it!

Man, if this is something that has been buggin you for a while, then by all means do it!!! There will always be those who try to tell you that you can't. For me, nothing is more inspiring.

When I am playing someone, and they tell me that the shot I am attempting is easy, it often gets in my head and screws me up. However, if they tell me that I can't do it... Nothing gets me more focused! A quiet anger builds inside me and I become absolutely obsessed with proving them wrong by making the shot. That's when the when the magic really kicks in. People usually figure out pretty quickly that they are better off not taunting me this way. I have a friend who calls it a "trigger". Everybody's got one. This is mine. If your playing me... don't pull it. Your chances are better just being a nice guy.

Do it just to spite all those doubters who said you couldn't!