Another 'really' long story..(my favorite)

[JB Cases]

Thanks John and DTL..There may well be a book in there somewhere.. But I don't have the memory, the energy, nor enough time to put anything in book form!.. I do like sharing a few war stories, as they come to me. My reward is, that they may be enjoyed by some of the 'pool degenerates' (like us) who frequent these forums!

PS..It would be impossible to spend over eight decades in this crazy pool racket, without having a few good tales, (or lies) to spin! ..FWIW..I do try to keep my stories as truthful as possible!

Just record them. I love audio as well and often listen to the Ronnie Allen interviews and yours. You can record them on your computer or a good smart phone.

Did you ever play Herman the German from okc?

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[SJDinPHX]

Just record them. I love audio as well and often listen to the Ronnie Allen interviews and yours. You can record them on your computer or a good smart phone.

Did you ever play Herman the German from okc?

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Yes John, Herman needed (and got) weight when we first met! We became good friends, and were for years..In fact I used to stay at his house when I went to OKC...Been out of touch for over 25 yrs...Do you know if he's still alive?..I believe he was a few yrs. older than me.

Short funny story!..One time Herman loaned a guy his car, to take me to a spot..Guy missed a turn, overcorrected and hit a curb.. Blew out two tires and caused severe suspension damage!...Needless to say, I felt somewhat obligated to help pay for the repairs..Not much profit on that trip..

 

[Baby Huey]

I saw Whitey play exactly twice in Los Angeles. He played Hollywood Jack at the old Hollywood and Western pool room and gave him 10 points with three cherries on a tough 5X10 snooker table and took the cash down. They played $20 a game and Whitey had exactly $20 to start with. Jack thought Whitey had more and failed to see his bankroll when they started. I never saw better snooker in my life. The next time I saw him he was playing in a Bar in Norwalk and got busted about 5 times and then somehow found some of his own money to take the cash down. He just dumped off his stake horses and pumped his opponent up and then took the cash down. If someone knows what eventually happened to him, I would like to hear that story.

 

[JB Cases]

Yes John, Herman needed (and got) weight when we first met! We became good friends, and were for years..In fact I used to stay at his house when I went to OKC...Been out of touch for over 25 yrs...Do you know if he's still alive?..I believe he was a few yrs. older than me.

Short funny story!..One time Herman loaned a guy his car, to take me to a spot..Guy missed a turn, overcorrected and hit a curb.. Blew out two tires and caused severe suspension damage!...Needless to say, I felt somewhat obligated to help pay for the repairs..Not much profit on that trip..

Herman is alive and mostly doing ok. He just got out of the hospital and is home. He still drives, or did before this trip to the hospital, and so would come to Jamacia Joes about every day. He doesn't really get into any action any more but is responsible for bringing up a lot of OKC players.

One of his proteges works for me.

 

[SJDinPHX]

Herman is alive and mostly doing ok. He just got out of the hospital and is home. He still drives, or did before this trip to the hospital, and so would come to Jamacia Joes about every day. He doesn't really get into any action any more but is responsible for bringing up a lot of OKC players.

One of his proteges works for me.

As I said, please try and put him in touch with me! :thumbup:

 

[pt109]

great story about detroit whitey, i know of a few that you were talking about that is too crazy to post lmao

I recall this story about Detroit Whitey...I think from Eddie Robin....
...a guy is passing a hotel....Whitey is lowering a suitcase on a rope from the second floor window....
....his old lady is waiting to grab it....
...the guy says "Whitey, whatcha doing?"
Whitey says "Just checking out."

 

[SJDinPHX]

I recall this story about Detroit Whitey...I think from Eddie Robin....
...a guy is passing a hotel....Whitey is lowering a suitcase on a rope from the second floor window....
....his old lady is waiting to grab it....
...the guy says "Whitey, whatcha doing?"
Whitey says "Just checking out."

I am sure the landlords and hotels that Whitey has stiffed, would total enough $$$ for us all to retire comfortably on!