I got these guys ranked 1a,b,c,d
how does a triple round robin tournament play out races to 20?
how does a triple round robin tournament play out races to 20?
best 9 ball in their prime Buddy/Earl/Efren/Parica
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For tournament success, Sigel and Strickland are probably at the top, with Buddy close behind. For the cheese I've always heard Parica may have been the best ever, with Buddy close behind again. Strickland's top gear in his prime IMO was second to none, and Sigel's record in finals appearances was tops.
On any given day each one of these players could beat the others. This is more of a question of who's feeling good and who's in stroke that particular day. All 4 of these players were world class at their respective primes. There's not too much separation between players at the top.
With or without chemicals, please?
When I asked Buddy about making money gambling, he told me the most he ever made was in OK, not Shreveport and the amount he won was surprisingly small. (He told me the best year he ever had, and he thought it was alot, but most factory workers make about the same amount)
But what I have heard, Buddy in his prime was a pretty solid bet and giving weight to Keith, and most other comers.
Efren is my favorite player, and IMO the best all around player of all time, but even Efren's cueball control is not in Buddy's league.
Siegal was probably strongest tournament with Earl right there too. But I am so petty, and Siegel is such an a$$ it taints my view.
Ken
But what I have heard, Buddy in his prime was a pretty solid bet and giving weight to Keith, and most other comers.
Efren is my favorite player, and IMO the best all around player of all time, but even Efren's cueball control is not in Buddy's league.
Siegal was probably strongest tournament with Earl right there too. But I am so petty, and Siegel is such an a$$ it taints my view.
Ken
I agree. Winning 5 U.S. Opens, especially in this era, puts him right up there among the best ever.
And the argument could be made that with today's approach to the break shot...players today are better, generally.
Buddy’s break was not of the high level the rest of his game was...
...so today’s breaking patterns and equipment would make him even more dangerous.
So my list, in their prime, #1 is Buddy Hall...you really had to see him when he was lighter.
..but everybody on that list, and Shane, was going to have a lot of winning days.
Maybe, but IMO Efren (again IMO the best player) had the worst break of any of them. IMO, if his break was better he would have won alot more matches.
JMO
Ken
Efren is best overall of all time, Efren said Siegel, Archer and Strickland was his toughest competition.
I think Earl could probably get someone off their game(or his) with his antics. but when he is on he just feels like the most dominating person out of the 4 listed, I think him shooting at break neck speed with such confidence can make the other guy get a little cold.
There isn't like a record of their match-ups like how many times they played, and who won more?
They have really nice tracking for snooker i.e. http://cuetracker.net/head-to-head/ronnie-osullivan/stephen-hendry
Depends
On conditions:
The tougher the conditions ie; humidity, table, balls, crowd, railbirds, etc. the more I like the pinoys
The easier the conditions the more i like the gringos
On conditions:
The tougher the conditions ie; humidity, table, balls, crowd, railbirds, etc. the more I like the pinoys
The easier the conditions the more i like the gringos
All the names mentioned are super talents but in nine ball nobody mentioned Wimpy???
I saw Lassiter in his best years.
I don't think he could've cashed many winning tickets against Reyes.
True, it was different times, different rules, equipment. etc. Nevertheless, my opinion still hangs with Reyes.
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For the cash it's Parica all the way. In a tournament, I'd have to give it to Earl. He had the highest top speed of anyone. If they had to play one match for the title I might pick Buddy. If they play ANY game besides 9-Ball or Ten Ball Efren becomes the favorite. Rotation, 14.1, Eight Ball, One Pocket - all Efren! Only at Banks could Buddy give him a game, and maybe beat him. I could add Snooker and Billiards to the equation and they still favor Efren.
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Most of the posts are fairly informative. The best nine ball player was Strickland, hands down. You had to watch him against the best, in the 80's, to know that.
One other erudite poster mentioned Wimpy.
You are correct. I think the best competition would be Wimpy against Mike Sigel, all games. Not just nine ball, but straight pool, and one pocket.
The winner woud be:
I think Lassiter, by a nose.
All the best,
WW
One other erudite poster mentioned Wimpy.
You are correct. I think the best competition would be Wimpy against Mike Sigel, all games. Not just nine ball, but straight pool, and one pocket.
The winner woud be:
I think Lassiter, by a nose.
All the best,
WW
so how did Earl do against Efren in a race to 120 9ball for $100,000 ?
It would,b nice if everyone could be 30 and play each other in their primes.....but it will never happen. I think Mike Sigel, Earl Strickland, and Shane V. Have to b considered top tournament players. As far as money there are so,many...... just for watching YouTube videos of how I think Buddy could probably get there against anyone because he played shape almost like he had ball in hand on every shot. I think over time that would play to his favor. I thought Alex P. Was playing terrific 9 ball for a few years and was winning quite often. But all players mentioned deserve their due.
Blew a 104-87 lead going to 120.
And Parica also busted him in an ahead match in Texas according to Jay.
That being said, I think SVB is the best 9-baller who ever lived.
Winning 3 US Open in the field he had to deal with trumps Ear's 5 USO titles.
SVB's 5 USO titles dwarfs Earl's 5 USO titles.