best all around player ever

real bartram said:
yes but earl really just played 1 game like a champ.
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While Earl is not a champion in other games, he has run over 400 in straight pool, and didn't he just win some bar table 8 ball tourney? I know this doesn't hold up at all next to what Efren does, but still want to give the Pearl some credit.

KMRUNOUT
 
KMRUNOUT said:
While Earl is not a champion in other games, he has run over 400 in straight pool, and didn't he just win some bar table 8 ball tourney? I know this doesn't hold up at all next to what Efren does, but still want to give the Pearl some credit.

KMRUNOUT
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im not knocking the guy.
he might be the best 9 ball tourney player of all time.
but not the best all around player of all time which is
what this thread is about.
 
KMRUNOUT said:
While Earl is not a champion in other games, he has run over 400 in straight pool, and didn't he just win some bar table 8 ball tourney? I know this doesn't hold up at all next to what Efren does, but still want to give the Pearl some credit.

KMRUNOUT
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I'll give you this.....Earl is probably the most all around under rated player in the world...most think he can just play 9 ball....but thats a load of crap.

he's excellent at everything.
 
greyghost said:
I'll give you this.....Earl is probably the most all around under rated player in the world...most think he can just play 9 ball....but thats a load of crap.

he's excellent at everything.
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Now if the man could have just chilled out and been more laid back at the table he would have a much better going reputation.

It's sad that one of the most talented players in our sport has to walk around with the baggage that he has created for himself :(
 
Yet again, Jose Parica doesn't get the respect he deserves. Not that he is my pick for best, but I sure would include him on any short list -- like this:

Efren Reyes
Harold Worst (probably belongs up top, but I missed out on him)
'Rags' Fitzpatrick (missed out on him, too, but he gets the nod from Taylor)
Jose Parica
Nick Varner
Eddie Taylor

Mosconi clearly does not belong on this list at all. He had no interest in any game but 14.1. Greenleaf I don't know enough about. Alfredo d'Oro (sp?) probably belongs on the list but he was way to far before my time.
 
paksat said:
Now if the man could have just chilled out and been more laid back at the table he would have a much better going reputation.

It's sad that one of the most talented players in our sport has to walk around with the baggage that he has created for himself :(
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so true good post.
 
Fatboy said:
Earls top gear in 9B Mike cant fade.
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True, but then that's true of anybody who ever played 9 ball as well. Mike was the more consistent player though.

Let's not forget The Miz. More than capable in his prime of taking down any field at 9-ball, a very underrated one-pocket player, and right there with Mosconi, Crane, Sigel, and Varner in straight pool.

My choice for best all-around American player would be Sigel, slightly ahead of Worst (though if you include 3C I say Worst is best all-around American ever), Varner, and The Miz.
 
greyghost said:
I'll give you this.....Earl is probably the most all around under rated player in the world...most think he can just play 9 ball....but thats a load of crap.

he's excellent at everything.
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Point taken. Anybody that can run 405 in straight pool is a monster.
 
late 80s early 90s... Nick Varner was the first pro to win over $100,000 in tournament winnings.

Nick Varner was the 1st and only player win back to back US Open 9 Ball titles until some guy named Mika won two in a row, the second last year.
 
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Cant say I overlook Parica or Varner, I just dont know of either winning at the dicipline of 3C. When asked who is the best ever, I always add that to the list before making my choices...it dont make it right its just what I do.
 
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