I wasn't under the impression John quit early either. I know about 10 years he was still on the road ( maybe not full time but a good buddy of mine brought him in town for a few specific games. IIRC, Chris Bartram was there as well ).
I don't think I ever saw his best game at anything just enough to get the cash. .
Someone may have mentioned this: Corey Deuel, left to play golf.
I think they're playing in a ring game with John Morra and Rodney MorrisHope somebody let's Corey and Alex know they quit playing pool......so they can quit.
Jason
His name was probably mentioned a long time ago, because I see this is an old thread...
but Nick "The Indian" Vlahos out of the Boston MA area is a tip top example of a great talent that left the game. He did come back after about 15 years, but his game had slipped alot from his prime.
Mike Carella
Sent from my iPad using AzBilliards Forums
I saw him beat Reyes in 1-pocket at DCC around the first or second year at horseshoe.
Can people PLEASE stop with the vague responses...... If the thread isn't about a specific player, then you need to specify WHO you saw do something. Nobody knows which post you are referring to, unless you actually quote that post.
You have no idea how irritating it is to see a vague, non-specific response like this, with no context. You could be referring to any player mentioned in the last 10 responses, and no one know who TF you are talking about.
Short Bus Russ
Are you sure your not thinking of Strong Arm John out of Indiana? He used to run around with Bartram.
NICK VITA: won the US OPEN 1P tournament when in his mid twenties---pulled up to focus on cards