Best Player that Quit Early on
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Richie was still playing in pro tournaments in 1980. He played in the SF Open 9-ball that year and the World 14.1 at the Roosevelt in NYC.
I didn't look at all the posts, but if Toby Sweet isn't in there , he should be.
Always wondered why C.J. quit? Always did puzzle me.
Dave Charette....from somewhere in Michigan.
Neil may be able to tell us something.
Went to a tournament there in ‘77...just to watch...didn’t own a cue...7 year lay-off.
Charette beat a lot of top names...lost to Mike Carella in the finals.
First time I saw the Bushwhacker, Gary Nolan...got the 8 off Mataya...and won.
Sigel beat a man 11-0 in the tourney.....SIX nines on the break.
Neil may be able to tell us something.
Went to a tournament there in ‘77...just to watch...didn’t own a cue...7 year lay-off.
Charette beat a lot of top names...lost to Mike Carella in the finals.
First time I saw the Bushwhacker, Gary Nolan...got the 8 off Mataya...and won.
Sigel beat a man 11-0 in the tourney.....SIX nines on the break.
YukonCornelius
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Steve Brincat.
As a kid growing up in Mobile, Al. back in the 90's, I learned to play One Pocket from Steve and played countless games of 9 Ball with his wife Karen. Although I'm not sure Steve ever really "officially" played, he no longer shoots, last I heard. He was by far the best I've seen. One Pocket, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, 14.1, etc... He was amazing to watch. Guys that didn't even shoot would come in to bet against him shooting the ghost. If memory servers me right, on a Saturday afternoon back in 1993 or 1994, I saw Brincat run 9 racks straight for $1000+. I believe the bet was only to 6 but the fella betting against him kept throwin' more out there until he finally broke dry on the 10th rack. It was magic - something to behold, lol. His wife Karen was a pretty phenomenal 9-Ball player as well and would give any of our locals a run for their money back then. Good times and great memories!
Cheers!
JF
As a kid growing up in Mobile, Al. back in the 90's, I learned to play One Pocket from Steve and played countless games of 9 Ball with his wife Karen. Although I'm not sure Steve ever really "officially" played, he no longer shoots, last I heard. He was by far the best I've seen. One Pocket, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, 14.1, etc... He was amazing to watch. Guys that didn't even shoot would come in to bet against him shooting the ghost. If memory servers me right, on a Saturday afternoon back in 1993 or 1994, I saw Brincat run 9 racks straight for $1000+. I believe the bet was only to 6 but the fella betting against him kept throwin' more out there until he finally broke dry on the 10th rack. It was magic - something to behold, lol. His wife Karen was a pretty phenomenal 9-Ball player as well and would give any of our locals a run for their money back then. Good times and great memories!
Cheers!
JF
I was in the Navy at that time. Didn't move back to Mi. until '85. The name doesn't ring any bells for me. ??
Who?
John Smith?
Lee van Cleef?
Mr. Roper from Three's Company?
(I mean, if you are just gonna refer to some random ""He", I figure I will throw in some names, since you are in no way, shape, or form telling us to whom you are referring...)
Short Bus Russ
Kids name was TITO, 19+- yr old pinoy/american who got 3 balls better in about a year....the kid had potential!!
Are we still talking about the guy who got shot in a car?
What the fark is with all the vague posting on here, lately?
I mean, I get it.. Pool players are an aging demographic and whatnot, but we don't HAVE to post like we are senile...
Short Bus Russ
Hahahahhah
Are we still talking about the guy who got shot in a car?
What the fark is with all the vague posting on here, lately?
I mean, I get it.. Pool players are an aging demographic and whatnot, but we don't HAVE to post like we are senile...
Short Bus Russ
Russ,
For all i know the poster that brought TITO up probably didn't want to knock his action
According to come of the comments above, I would say that Tito didn't quit and he is not worried about anyone knocking his action now.
As for the OP, I'll vote for George Rood who played about even with Lassiter in the 1950s but gave up playing pool to raise and judge show dogs. He told me that in one straight pool session where he was spotting 50-no-count in games to 100, he ran 100 and out 11 times.
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QUOTE=YukonCornelius;6050885]Steve Brincat.
I knew Brimcat pretty good. He was a great player and a life long pool hustler. I played cards and pool with him almost everyday for about 6 months while I lived in Mobile. Saw him in Florida a few times after that and he was always hustling. I don't think I ever saw his best game at anything just enough to get the cash. At that time everyone played at bakers pool hall .
As a kid growing up in Mobile, Al. back in the 90's, I learned to play One Pocket from Steve and played countless games of 9 Ball with his wife Karen. Although I'm not sure Steve ever really "officially" played, he no longer shoots, last I heard. He was by far the best I've seen. One Pocket, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, 14.1, etc... He was amazing to watch. Guys that didn't even shoot would come in to bet against him shooting the ghost. If memory servers me right, on a Saturday afternoon back in 1993 or 1994, I saw Brincat run 9 racks straight for $1000+. I believe the bet was only to 6 but the fella betting against him kept throwin' more out there until he finally broke dry on the 10th rack. It was magic - something to behold, lol. His wife Karen was a pretty phenomenal 9-Ball player as well and would give any of our locals a run for their money back then. Good times and great memories!
Cheers!
JF[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=YukonCornelius;6050885]Steve Brincat.
I knew Brimcat pretty good. He was a great player and a life long pool hustler. I played cards and pool with him almost everyday for about 6 months while I lived in Mobile. Saw him in Florida a few times after that and he was always hustling. I don't think I ever saw his best game at anything just enough to get the cash. At that time everyone played at bakers pool hall .
As a kid growing up in Mobile, Al. back in the 90's, I learned to play One Pocket from Steve and played countless games of 9 Ball with his wife Karen. Although I'm not sure Steve ever really "officially" played, he no longer shoots, last I heard. He was by far the best I've seen. One Pocket, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, 14.1, etc... He was amazing to watch. Guys that didn't even shoot would come in to bet against him shooting the ghost. If memory servers me right, on a Saturday afternoon back in 1993 or 1994, I saw Brincat run 9 racks straight for $1000+. I believe the bet was only to 6 but the fella betting against him kept throwin' more out there until he finally broke dry on the 10th rack. It was magic - something to behold, lol. His wife Karen was a pretty phenomenal 9-Ball player as well and would give any of our locals a run for their money back then. Good times and great memories!
Cheers!
JF[/QUOTE]
Been AT LEAST 10 years since hearing this - Jr quit playing ( gamblin at the least ), moved to Texas, and became a preacher. I have seen Jr play many times and even back then I dont recall him being that young though.
I wasn't aware John had quit either. I know maybe also about 10 years ago he was still on the road ( maybe not full time but a good buddy of mine brought him in for a few specific games, IIRC correctly Chris Bartram was there too - Sonny's place Hot Shots and also at his bar The Rosedale Inn ).
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 ).
Still hustling, just not on a pool table.