Does anyone know what qualifies a pool player to be in this hall of fame,is it his sportmanship,playing abilities,accomplistments,a little of all,could someone in the know please tell us what it takes,so when we see some players that r not in there(that we beleive ,should be)maybe it will give us a better understanding!
Bca hall of fame.
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Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame
A Tradition of Greatness Over Four Decades: Recognizing Outstanding Players and Contributors since 1966 The purpose of the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame is to honor outstanding people who, through their competitive skills and dedication, have enriched our sport and industry. Two categories have been established in Billiard Congress of America's Hall of Fame. The Greatest Player category shall be reserved for outstanding players who have been active in national or international competition for at least 20 years and have won at least one national or international championship. The Meritorious Service category shall be reserved for those who have made lasting, memorable and important contributions to billiards. To date (through 2010) a total of 58 individuals have been inducted; 44 in the player category and 13 meritorious service honorees. Follow the links at right to view sketches and read about those who have the distinct honor of membership in the Billiard Congress of America's Hall of Fame.
Greatest Players:
Johnny Archer (2009)
Joe Balsis (1982)
Jean Balukas (1985)
Francisco Bustamante (2010)
Lou Butera (1986)
Jimmy Caras (1977)
Raymond Ceulemans (2001)
Welker Cochran (1967)
Irving Crane (1978)
Arthur Cranfield (1997)
Alfredo DeOro (1967)
Danny DiLiberto (2011)
Robin Bell Dodson (2005)
Allison Fisher (2009)
Ralph Greenleaf (1966)
Cecil Hall (2000)
Allen Hopkins (2008)
Willie Hoppe (1966)
Larry Johnson (1999)
Loree Jon Jones (2002)
Edwin Kelly (2003)
Johnny Layton (1974)
Luther Lassiter (1983)
Ewa Mataya Laurance (2004)
Sang Chun Lee (2007)
Ray Martin (1994)
Ruth McGinnis (1997)
Steve Mizerak (1980)
Jimmy Moore (1994)
Willie Mosconi (1968)
Cicero Murphy (1995)
Andrew Ponzi (1988)
Jim Rempe (2002)
Efren Reyes (2003)
Erwin Rudolph (1987)
Jake Schaefer, Sr. (1968)
Jake Schaefer, Jr. (1968)
Mike Sigel (1989)
Ralf Souquet (2011)
Earl Strickland (2006)
Frank Taberski (1975)
Eddie Taylor (1993)
Nick Varner (1992)
Dallas West (1996)
Dorothy Wise (1981)
Harold Worst (1972)
Meritorious Service:
George Balabushka (2004)
Terry Bell & Larry Hubbart (2010)
John Brunswick (1990)
Robert Byrne (2001)
Pat Fleming (2008)
John Wesley Hyatt (1972)
Mike Massey (2005)
Ben Nartzik (1967)
Charlie Peterson (1966)
Michael Phelan (1993)
Herman Rambow (1969)
Walter Tevis (1991)
Rudolph Wanderone (1984)
A Tradition of Greatness Over Four Decades: Recognizing Outstanding Players and Contributors since 1966 The purpose of the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame is to honor outstanding people who, through their competitive skills and dedication, have enriched our sport and industry. Two categories have been established in Billiard Congress of America's Hall of Fame. The Greatest Player category shall be reserved for outstanding players who have been active in national or international competition for at least 20 years and have won at least one national or international championship. The Meritorious Service category shall be reserved for those who have made lasting, memorable and important contributions to billiards. To date (through 2010) a total of 58 individuals have been inducted; 44 in the player category and 13 meritorious service honorees. Follow the links at right to view sketches and read about those who have the distinct honor of membership in the Billiard Congress of America's Hall of Fame.
Greatest Players:
Johnny Archer (2009)
Joe Balsis (1982)
Jean Balukas (1985)
Francisco Bustamante (2010)
Lou Butera (1986)
Jimmy Caras (1977)
Raymond Ceulemans (2001)
Welker Cochran (1967)
Irving Crane (1978)
Arthur Cranfield (1997)
Alfredo DeOro (1967)
Danny DiLiberto (2011)
Robin Bell Dodson (2005)
Allison Fisher (2009)
Ralph Greenleaf (1966)
Cecil Hall (2000)
Allen Hopkins (2008)
Willie Hoppe (1966)
Larry Johnson (1999)
Loree Jon Jones (2002)
Edwin Kelly (2003)
Johnny Layton (1974)
Luther Lassiter (1983)
Ewa Mataya Laurance (2004)
Sang Chun Lee (2007)
Ray Martin (1994)
Ruth McGinnis (1997)
Steve Mizerak (1980)
Jimmy Moore (1994)
Willie Mosconi (1968)
Cicero Murphy (1995)
Andrew Ponzi (1988)
Jim Rempe (2002)
Efren Reyes (2003)
Erwin Rudolph (1987)
Jake Schaefer, Sr. (1968)
Jake Schaefer, Jr. (1968)
Mike Sigel (1989)
Ralf Souquet (2011)
Earl Strickland (2006)
Frank Taberski (1975)
Eddie Taylor (1993)
Nick Varner (1992)
Dallas West (1996)
Dorothy Wise (1981)
Harold Worst (1972)
Meritorious Service:
George Balabushka (2004)
Terry Bell & Larry Hubbart (2010)
John Brunswick (1990)
Robert Byrne (2001)
Pat Fleming (2008)
John Wesley Hyatt (1972)
Mike Massey (2005)
Ben Nartzik (1967)
Charlie Peterson (1966)
Michael Phelan (1993)
Herman Rambow (1969)
Walter Tevis (1991)
Rudolph Wanderone (1984)
From what I understand the potential HOFer must be at least 40 years old. There are a couple of catagories you can go on as a player, service to the sport/industry and Ithink that all of your examples are taken into consideration. Jerry Forsyth and Mike Howerton I think are part of the voting so they will prob chime in on this and doa better job of explaining.
Thank you very much for this info VOODOO,U also T wheels!
To me,there seems to b alot of names missing,but hey iam just a fan,what do i know?
The BCA is an industry-driven organization. It's a political machine. You will never see legendary players like Ronnie Allen, Cornbread Red, Jimmy Reid, Larry Lisciotti, or Louie Roberts inducted in the BCA's Hall of Fame.
Well if this is the case,then it does not mean much to me about being in the BCA,HOW CAN THESE guys not belong(cause they gamble or drank,hustle)so ur telling me Keith McCready will never be there either,all i get it Jam,u got to be upper esclon to be included,well screw that,i will take my McCreadys,roberts,lisciottis,reid and cornbread,and all others(that they cant accept,bca)AND HAVE A LOT MORE HISTORY ON MY SIDE!
Difficulty of Election
FWIW, in most sports, are reserved for the legendary players or performers. (You could certainly make the case that it's that way, most of the time.) I believe the BCA has focused in the past on those who have made large contributions to the game (meritorious service), and the best players.
Based on the small numbers of people in the HOF, I'd have to say this may be the most difficult one to be elected into. (The LPGA has been considered, for many years, the most difficult based on criteria.) There are some incredible players not on the list.
Do all those players you mentioned belong in the pool HOF? I can certainly make the case they should. As JAM said, though, this is an industry group and it is horribly subjective.
Will some, in the future? I hope so! Now that the annual event and dinner is the US Open 9 Ball Championships, I've taken to going to it. I'd love to see Keith inducted. What an event that would be!
Brian in VA
FWIW, in most sports, are reserved for the legendary players or performers. (You could certainly make the case that it's that way, most of the time.) I believe the BCA has focused in the past on those who have made large contributions to the game (meritorious service), and the best players.
Based on the small numbers of people in the HOF, I'd have to say this may be the most difficult one to be elected into. (The LPGA has been considered, for many years, the most difficult based on criteria.) There are some incredible players not on the list.
Do all those players you mentioned belong in the pool HOF? I can certainly make the case they should. As JAM said, though, this is an industry group and it is horribly subjective.
Will some, in the future? I hope so! Now that the annual event and dinner is the US Open 9 Ball Championships, I've taken to going to it. I'd love to see Keith inducted. What an event that would be!
Brian in VA