Best All Around Older Player In Ca
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Deadon said:
Thanks for that nice photo of Wayne. Not much about him on the internet. I printed a copy and showed it to him this evening, but someone beat me to it a couple days ago. He got a kick out of it, especialy when I said that Jay called him the Hawk. He joked "Better than being called a Vulture". He remembered the cue in the photo, saying it was a Tad that he later sold for a nice price. He thought the photo might be dated as early as '74.
Lil Al
Al still hits them around a little. You can come to Hard Times and bet something if you want to find out how good he is playing. One pocket, 9 ball, golf, liablity, or some billiards. Also he might play you some left handed to. It just depends on how much work he has to do, he is in his mid 70's and still work 7 days a week.
Steve
Al still hits them around a little. You can come to Hard Times and bet something if you want to find out how good he is playing. One pocket, 9 ball, golf, liablity, or some billiards. Also he might play you some left handed to. It just depends on how much work he has to do, he is in his mid 70's and still work 7 days a week.
Steve
dabarbr said:
Everyone is the favorite over Frank, until after the match is over. Ha Ha
Tablemechanic said:
Al would be a worthy challenger to Squirrel in his challenge to players over 70. Someone should bring him to Louisville. Hmmmmmmmm
jay helfert said:
I watched Al and Squirrel play many, many years ago in Las Vegas. I do not remember who won.
Around 1990 a strange black player came in Hard Times, Bellflower and asked Al to play. Al was told he could bet what he wanted so he bet $500. The guy won the break and laid one down that was impossible to get out of. Al took three scratches before he could make a legal safety. The guy won and Al quit. We then found out it was Bugs Rucker. I asked Al why he bet $500 a game with a stranger. His classic answer was: "I was only going to lose $500 anyway. What if the guy was a sucker"?
Al & Squirrel
Hey Jay...........I watched Al playing some 'Hole' when I was in L.A. last year, and I watched Squirrel play some at the last DCC......I believe Al would get the cheese - for sure.
jay helfert said:
Hey Jay...........I watched Al playing some 'Hole' when I was in L.A. last year, and I watched Squirrel play some at the last DCC......I believe Al would get the cheese - for sure.
Both John Henderson and Frank Almanza are an inspiration to us younger players. For them to still be playing at a high level, well into their 60's, gives us hope to be able to do the same some day. I've played them both in tournament over the years and learned to take a whippin (doggone 'em!!). I'm not sure how I'd feel if I ever got back at them. Of course, I've been working on this for a few decades now. As a bonus, these fellas happen to be real nice guys. Us Californians got a lucky roll having these boys hanging around the poolroom.
tennesseekid
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How old is Cole Dickson? i know he does not live there anymore but he might be a contender in this discussion from the stories i've heard of him. tk
tennesseekid said:
Mid 50's I believe. His pool game has been very erratic for a number of years. Nothing like the Cole of countless legends.
Cole had the smoothest stroke and could pocket balls from anywhere. I believe he is in his mid 50's.jay helfert said:
I played him three times, each time about 7 years years apart.
I believe he was about 16 or 17 years old the first time in the late 60's in San Leandro, Ca
In the early 70's we played again in Castro Valley, Ca.
In the late 70's we ran into each other in Alhambra, Ca. He walks in and says Frank the Barber what do you want to do. I said I can't play you anymore, you're beating everyone in the country. He offered me the eight ball. We played for $50 a rack. After a number of games and me getting some good rolls he pulled up and said to me " you've beat me every time we played and then I got smart and gave you the eight ball".
We have become good friends through out the years. He's game was feared by everyone in the country. I'm glad he didn't get a chance to get into stroke against me.
jrhendy said:
Heh John,
I guess I have a few years before being an "older player" --- my poor body today thanks you.
JMB said:
He came back around in the 90's. Hung out at Hard Times. Started a women's pool league and got some investors. Then he disappeared, back to Lancaster I heard.
How bout Al Romero? He still plays pretty sporty one pocket.