Bobby Legg Passes Away

[JLW]

Just got news that Bobby Legg passed away this morning in Evansville, IN. Not sure about any of the details, but I wanted to post it for those of you who had the opportunity to meet and play Bobby. I was young when I knew him, but he was always a classy guy. I can try to get more details posted when the obituary comes out.

 

[1on1pooltournys]

Sad

I heard many stories of Bobby and met him once when he was living out east. He could really play, especially on the bar box. My condolences to his family.

 

[Nostroke]

Approximately 10- years ago he won one of the BB tournaments at the Hopkins SBE. It might have been a Seniors event-not sure but he was a player no doubt. My condolences to his friends/family.

 

[jay helfert]

Bobby was good action, maybe too good! :smile:
He was tough to beat if your name wasn't Keith or David or Buddy. You get the picture.

I don't think I ever heard him raise his voice or see him get mad. He just hunkered down and played pool. If you beat him he just shook your hand, but that didn't happen too often. I liked the guy and I liked how he gambled. Bobby was not a "fun" player. He looked for action, the tougher the better.

 

[Rockin' Robin]

Back in the late 70's I had the pleasure of steering Bobby around parts of south Texas. Most of the action was in bars and Mexican pool halls. After everyone had enough of his action, one of the high rollers flew in Little Al Romero from Cali to try to get some their money back. The match started off well, with Al running the first 3 racks, Bobby responded with 6 racks. His monster break and fearless pocketing ability had the backers pulling up even though Al had never missed a ball.

 

[cookie man]

Bobby has alot if friends in balto. if you can pass on any info it will be greatly appreciated.

 

[BillPorter]

Not a great photo of him, but

it was the only one I could find about our old pool photos. At least the pic shows that he was playing with the elite of the game.

 

[Johnson]

i was in princeton back in may and heard from a guy there that grew up with bobby that he was pretty sick and had moved to illinois with some family of his

i've heard many stories about bobby, an odd 1 is that he was playing billy incardona in princeton at some dive with a dirt floor and billy was running out from everywhere barefoot, another time back in the 70's bobby was watching the world 9 ball championship on tv and 1 of the fusco brothers won it, he called the venue and said the champ has action if he comes to princeton and play on his table, so they came a few days later and played bobby for $100 a game, bobby gets down 18 games with one of his friends backing him, so they find an expensive bottle of alcohol and open it up and offer the guy he's playing some, he gets drunk and bobby gets even and the guy quits

i played pool league with a guy that ran around with bobby, they played on a pool league team with varner and he said that bobby had a winning record vs nick in tourneys, one sunday bobby came over to his house and ran 13 racks of 8 ball on his bar box, he also said bobby broke and ran 2 racks of snooker in a row on a 10 ft table

one guy was telling me how bobby was the kinda guy who would go 3 rails for shape instead of just playing a stop shot, i was watching the shane vs corey tar ppv and grady and billy commented about a shot, "if i could pick anyone to go 3 rails and miscue on this shot, it would be bobby leggs" , referring to a accustats match he played in that they commentated on years ago

the only tourney i know of that he won was the 2001 bca senior masters, he either won or placed in the top 4 of 1 of the hopkins barbox tourneys, around gibson county among pool players he had elvis like status, it's amazing some of the rumors i'd hear, he was b4 my time so i never got to meet him but i have played a lot with the guys that grew up with him, some super strong players even into their 60's, i think without bobby around to push them they woulda never gotten into pool

R.I.P.
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[satman]

I never actually met him

Just got news that Bobby Legg passed away this morning in Evansville, IN. Not sure about any of the details, but I wanted to post it for those of you who had the opportunity to meet and play Bobby. I was young when I knew him, but he was always a classy guy. I can try to get more details posted when the obituary comes out.

But I had the priviledge of watching him play several times. He was a very tough player. My condolences to his family.

 

[JLW]

i was in princeton back in may and heard from a guy there that grew up with bobby that he was pretty sick and had moved to illinois with some family of his

i've heard many stories about bobby, an odd 1 is that he was playing billy incardona in princeton at some dive with a dirt floor and billy was running out from everywhere barefoot, another time back in the 70's bobby was watching the world 9 ball championship on tv and 1 of the fusco brothers won it, he called the venue and said the champ has action if he comes to princeton and play on his table, so they came a few days later and played bobby for $100 a game, bobby gets down 18 games with one of his friends backing him, so they find an expensive bottle of alcohol and open it up and offer the guy he's playing some, he gets drunk and bobby gets even and the guy quits

i played pool league with a guy that ran around with bobby, they played on a pool league team with varner and he said that bobby had a winning record vs nick in tourneys, one sunday bobby came over to his house and ran 13 racks of 8 ball on his bar box, he also said bobby broke and ran 2 racks of snooker in a row on a 10 ft table

one guy was telling me how bobby was the kinda guy who would go 3 rails for shape instead of just playing a stop shot, i was watching the shane vs corey tar ppv and grady and billy commented about a shot, "if i could pick anyone to go 3 rails and miscue on this shot, it would be bobby leggs" , referring to a accustats match he played in that they commentated on years ago

the only tourney i know of that he won was the 2001 bca senior masters, he either won or placed in the top 4 of 1 of the hopkins barbox tourneys, around gibson county among pool players he had elvis like status, it's amazing some of the rumors i'd hear, he was b4 my time so i never got to meet him but i have played a lot with the guys that grew up with him, some super strong players even into their 60's, i think without bobby around to push them they woulda never gotten into pool

R.I.P.

I'm from Princeton, and I got to watch Bobby play pretty much every day when I was growing up. My Dad used to take me to Crickett's Poolroom, where he would play 9ball, 8ball, One pocket and Bank pool with Bobby and others. Bobby used to live down the street from me, and the first time I ever saw a hundred dollar bill was at his house. He had a pool table in the front room, and he was playing some guy from out of town. I just remember seeing guys with handfuls of hundreds betting it up. This was back in the mid 70's.

I also heard that he had moved back home and was living in Mt. Carmel. I'll try to watch for the obituary and provide more info if I can.

 

[JLW]

one guy was telling me how bobby was the kinda guy who would go 3 rails for shape instead of just playing a stop shot, i was watching the shane vs corey tar ppv and grady and billy commented about a shot, "if i could pick anyone to go 3 rails and miscue on this shot, it would be bobby leggs" , referring to a accustats match he played in that they commentated on years ago

So Bobby's on an accustats tape? I would love to see that. Anyone know about this tape? Who was he playing, and when was it?

 

[Johnson]

So Bobby's on an accustats tape? I would love to see that. Anyone know about this tape? Who was he playing, and when was it?

i only assumed it was for accustats because i thought grady was insinuating that he was commentating the match, he may of just been watching him play, it would be nice if he is
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[Black-Balled]

Growing up in the VA/ MD scene, Bobby was legend. He would shoot at the hole, for sure!

RIP: Bobby Legg!

 

[ironman]

Just got news that Bobby Legg passed away this morning in Evansville, IN. Not sure about any of the details, but I wanted to post it for those of you who had the opportunity to meet and play Bobby. I was young when I knew him, but he was always a classy guy. I can try to get more details posted when the obituary comes out.

This is sad information to me. We were never close friends and only ran into each other in Vegas a few times.

I went in with him on some games and we made a few bucks together and always got along well.

Jay was so right that Bobby did not play for fun. He was like a warrior when it was time to get down. When he warmed up for a match it was if he were trying to knock the pockets off the table.

During the World Series of Tavern Pool back in the early 80's Bobby and I locked up for $50 a game on the bar box. We went back and forth, over and over again. During this time mor than a couple of people kept telling me I was in a bad game, but my break was working, I had won a bunch playing 21 and just felt like playing.

I had hit the man with a 6 pack like 3 times and each time it just seemed to piss him off. He would come roaring back as if it was just what was supposed to happen. After about 14 hours he got even and asked me to raise the bet. I said no thank you and was on my way. I played a bit over my head, broke the best I coculd, and never once could rattle the guy even a little bit.

Guys like this in my book are just Titans and are better off left alone. I mean that with all due respect.

Bobby will be missed.

 

[JLW]

From Bobby's obituary in the Princeton Daily Clarion:

PRINCETON - Bobby Gene Legg, 71, formerly of Princeton passed away Sunday Aug. 17, 2008 at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Born Feb. 14, 1937 in Mt. Carmel Ill., he was the son of Elwood and Frances (Tate) Legg

He was a professional pool player. He previously owned and operated the Little Track Lounge in Princeton and Princeton Termite Control. He was also employed at Whirlpool. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran from 1958-61.

He resided in Mt. Carmel for the past five months. He lived in Baltimore, Md. for 22 years, relocating there from Princeton. He was a member of the Eagles in Mt. Carmel and the First Baptist Church in Mt. Carmel.

He was a member of the Professional Billiards Association. He was a world champion pool player and also a United Kingdom champion. He won the National Boys Club Junior Pool Championship two years in a row, then went to complete in the senior division where he also won several events.

He also competed in marbles, ping-pong and darts where he excelled. He grew up in the Princeton Boys Club where he learned to play pool. Then in later years, he tried to give a little back by teaching kids to play at the Boys Club.

Survivors include daughters, Karen (David) Reneer of Decker, Terri (Mike) Guisewite of Mt. Carmel; stepfather, Don Fiscus of Mt. Carmel, sisters, Sandra Cook of Mt. Carmel, Delores Riley of Princeton; brother, Donnie Fiscus, of Mt. Carmel; former wife Sandy Legg of Princeton, grandchildren, Tiffany Cooper, Amber Dodson, Corey Seifert, Chase Reneer, Reilly and Tucker Guisewite; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn and Dylan Cooper, Serenity Dodson; and six nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, with Rev. Scott Farmer officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Carmel. V.F.W. Post 1147 will conduct military graveside services.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m.Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Boys Club of America. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made on-line at www.colvinfuneralhome.com.

 

[T411]

"Little Al" Romero

Just got news that Bobby Legg passed away this morning in Evansville, IN. Not sure about any of the details, but I wanted to post it for those of you who had the opportunity to meet and play Bobby. I was young when I knew him, but he was always a classy guy. I can try to get more details posted when the obituary comes out.

I just talked to Al Romero, he said it is sad news to hear that Bobby passed. Al said that Bobby was a great player and had a lot of gamble but most of all he was a great person.

 

[SCCues]

Bobby was good action, maybe too good! :smile:
He was tough to beat if your name wasn't Keith or David or Buddy. You get the picture.

I don't think I ever heard him raise his voice or see him get mad. He just hunkered down and played pool. If you beat him he just shook your hand, but that didn't happen too often. I liked the guy and I liked how he gambled. Bobby was not a "fun" player. He looked for action, the tougher the better.

I've heard of him, but I never got to see him play. What areas did he play in mostly?......

 

[jay helfert]

I've heard of him, but I never got to see him play. What areas did he play in mostly?......

The Midwest, but he got around some too.
Bobby was willing to travel if there was money to be made. And he could get the cash! I've seen a lot of good players that don't ever learn how to take it off. Bobby could and did many times!

 

[jimmyB]

I met Bobby when I was in the Army, years ago. I'm really sorry to hear he has passed but thanks for the information.

 

[streak]

Bobby

In the early seventies ( maybe '73 or '74 ) I was in Evansville with Alan Kiehle from New York. A player who, at that time, could hang with almost anyone ( except maybe Buddy, or two or three others of that caliber ) Anyway we lemon off a hundred dollar set to a shortstop from Chicago who was hanging around southern Indiana. Luckily for us, Bobby came in just as this went down. He immediately offered Alan the 8-ball for a hundred a game. I insisted that they play on a 9ft. table because I had heard the same stories about his bar table prowess. Anyway, we played in Princeton the next day at the poolroom ( I think on a Gold Crown ) Alan ended up 50 games ahead. It lasted all day and into the night, and I don't know what the result would have been if they had played even.
Anyway, my opinion is the same as everyone else who knew him. A great gambler and a gentleman. No whining, and a shake of the hand when we left.
I remember also that shortly after that, Bobby called me from Davenport,Iowa and was hooked up playing Little Joe Villapondo... I can't remember what happened. Maybe Joe remembers.
I also remember that he told me that he had gone on the road just to beat those pin-ball machines that just had the holes...no flippers...I think years ago, they paid off. So like the obit said, he was very good at many things.
Bobby was one of a kind and will be missed...