Best Money Player Alive Today
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BETNHI said:
if donnie plays james, it will probably have to be in fla., on donnies gaffed table...oh yeah...and rack your own.
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Minnesota Fats, I hear he never lost a game.
ETA: nvm, forgot about the alive part.
ETA: nvm, forgot about the alive part.
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Cannonball55 said:
The owner of this title is no doubt from the Phillipines. It would be: Alex, Dennis, or Effren.
The closest American would be Shane.
Europeans don't seem to have many $$$ players. Too bad. Maybe "Apple Jacks" is the best of them.
I never see enough of these Taiwanese or Chinese players to even consider them.
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CrownCityCorey said:
I posted (years ago) that the next country to crank out champions was gonna be Taiwan, based on what I saw there.
The Pool culture is a lil different than the Phillipines, Corey, but the results are about the same. Ask some of the top Fillipinos about how they feel about gambling against the top Taiwanese :wink:
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I have to pick Alex becuase I've seen it so many times and I honestly don't think he would back down from an even game. I know he has been beat in the past but he's never quit anyone. Shane beat him three races at the Derby and he stuck around the US just to follow him around the country when he could have packed up and gone home.
He is a player that truly deserves his nickname the LION!
I may be biased of course because he is a friend of mine but I know he's got boat loads of talent, heart and courage. To me that is what makes the best gambler.
As a side note he is one of the most fun players to watch or be around, he can draw a crowd wherever he goes and he does not pull moves, cheat or make excuses.
By the way Alex has told me in the past no one has to like playing Yang or Orcullo for the cash.
He is a player that truly deserves his nickname the LION!
I may be biased of course because he is a friend of mine but I know he's got boat loads of talent, heart and courage. To me that is what makes the best gambler.
As a side note he is one of the most fun players to watch or be around, he can draw a crowd wherever he goes and he does not pull moves, cheat or make excuses.
By the way Alex has told me in the past no one has to like playing Yang or Orcullo for the cash.
If he were still alive...Louis Roberts would have probably rolled right on over to the Phillipines, walked right in their lair of hustlers then stated, "Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY! Boys, this whole island's got action!"
It's unfortunate that the American pool scene is without characters such as the late Louis Roberts, may he rest in peace.
There is no dominant gambler in the current world of pool so comparisons are worthless in my opinion, but please show me ANYONE with a better winning percentage than Buddy Hall in his prime and I'll stand corrected for sure! His game has faultered somewhat, but that man took 'em ALL on for year after year and I don't recall hearing about many losses that he booked either.
It's unfortunate that the American pool scene is without characters such as the late Louis Roberts, may he rest in peace.
There is no dominant gambler in the current world of pool so comparisons are worthless in my opinion, but please show me ANYONE with a better winning percentage than Buddy Hall in his prime and I'll stand corrected for sure! His game has faultered somewhat, but that man took 'em ALL on for year after year and I don't recall hearing about many losses that he booked either.
Sam Waltz said:If he were still alive...Louis Roberts would have probably rolled right on over to the Phillipines, walked right in their lair of hustlers then stated, "Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY! Boys, this whole island's got action!"
It's unfortunate that the American pool scene is without characters such as the late Louis Roberts, may he rest in peace.
There is no dominant gambler in the current world of pool so comparisons are worthless in my opinion, but please show me ANYONE with a better winning percentage than Buddy Hall in his prime and I'll stand corrected for sure! His game has faultered somewhat, but that man took 'em ALL on for year after year and I don't recall hearing about many losses that he booked either.
mention the name of late 'Buttermilk Brown' to Buddy and see his response.He was buddy`s nightmare. LOL
I agree with your assertion about Buddy hall and louie Roberts. Buddy is a better money player than a tournament player.People say that he has a mean stick when it comes to playing for money.He booked lots of winners and took care of his family with the money he won.
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Perhaps I misstated my position. Having been to Chinese Taipei (Taiwan at the time), I also watched many of them: Yang, Kuo, Wu, Chao, Chang, and many others. I have personally played Pei Wei Chang before as well. Fong Pang Chao was the only one of note, IMO. He's interesting (demeanor), but none impressed me. Not even Wu, 'cept he's a yungsta!Eric. said:
Mostly, I meant, I have seen none gamble, except an older guy (looked like it) that Robb Saez played in Vegas. He was outmatched by Robb.
Those guys oughtta get out west more often
It was pretty cool out there at the time - 2004. Lots of pool fans & enthusiasts. Mr. Tu had certainly worked hard to make pocket billiards a respected sport among the people. I saw the possibilities and future while I was there.
Efren wasn't booking too many losses in the early and mid 90's. As Grady put it, Efren beat the nuts more often.Sam Waltz said:If he were still alive...Louis Roberts would have probably rolled right on over to the Phillipines, walked right in their lair of hustlers then stated, "Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY! Boys, this whole island's got action!"
It's unfortunate that the American pool scene is without characters such as the late Louis Roberts, may he rest in peace.
There is no dominant gambler in the current world of pool so comparisons are worthless in my opinion, but please show me ANYONE with a better winning percentage than Buddy Hall in his prime and I'll stand corrected for sure! His game has faultered somewhat, but that man took 'em ALL on for year after year and I don't recall hearing about many losses that he booked either.
Nobody played him even in 9-ball then. I believe Billy Johnson played Buddy even.
I guess I'd have to go with Corey from the ones I've seen or bet on in person. Stevie also has always gotten the cheese when I've been in.
I guess if you go strictly by wins and losses then I'd have to nominate myself because I'm like 20 for my last 20 or so in money matches. I hardly ever play but people like to give me the nuts and try to outrun it because they think they might make a score.
I guess if you go strictly by wins and losses then I'd have to nominate myself because I'm like 20 for my last 20 or so in money matches. I hardly ever play but people like to give me the nuts and try to outrun it because they think they might make a score.
Gotta go with The Lion, present day.