Buddy Hall

[Bob Callahan]

"I remember when Luther Lassiter was considered the best pool player in the world, and I talked to him once about Buddy. He said that even as good as he (Luther) played 9-ball, he'd never play Buddy straight up."

From an article that was originally in "The Snap Magazine":

http://www.tampabilliards.com/bhall.html

 

[Bob Callahan]

Ever play bottle pool?

Oops!!!!!!

 

[Tramp Steamer]

I always like telling this story about Buddy, and it's true.
On the third day of the Derby City Classic, in 2005, I was sitting alone near the end of the buffet line at the host hotel, having lunch, when suddenly a giant shadow comes across my table and I look up. It was Buddy Hall.
Buddy stared down at me for a moment, and then said, "Can I have that?", pointing to a spoon lying on the table.
I said, "Sure, Buddy."
He picks up the spoon, walks over to his food tray on the buffet, and starts spooning gravy over everything on his plate.
What a guy. :smile:

 

[Lock N Load]

"I remember when Luther Lassiter was considered the best pool player in the world, and I talked to him once about Buddy. He said that even as good as he (Luther) played 9-ball, he'd never play Buddy straight up."

From an article that was originally in "The Snap Magazine":

http://www.tampabilliards.com/bhall.html

That's my Buddy! Well I mean that is my friend. Good post. I am glad someone else is talking about Buddy Hall. He is the man! In the pool world. Always ready to help someone.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.

 

[punter]

I always like telling this story about Buddy, and it's true.
On the third day of the Derby City Classic, in 2005, I was sitting alone near the end of the buffet line at the host hotel, having lunch, when suddenly a giant shadow comes across my table and I look up. It was Buddy Hall.
Buddy stared down at me for a moment, and then said, "Can I have that?", pointing to a spoon lying on the table.
I said, "Sure, Buddy."
He picks up the spoon, walks over to his food tray on the buffet, and starts spooning gravy over everything on his plate.
What a guy. :smile:

Some of the stuff you post is actually funny......this?...not so much, IMO.

 

[PaulieB]

Just finished watching his 9 ball instructional video that I got through Accu-stats. He made and explained some shots that I never thought of ... once I practice them a bit they are the type of shots that will jump right into my head when I see them in a 9 ball game. Any chance I can get to look at things from another person's perspective is a huge value.

 

[Stones]

Just finished watching his 9 ball instructional video that I got through Accu-stats. He made and explained some shots that I never thought of ... once I practice them a bit they are the type of shots that will jump right into my head when I see them in a 9 ball game. Any chance I can get to look at things from another person's perspective is a huge value.

Many moons ago, I had a VHS tape of Buddy running 9 or 10 racks of 9 ball while explaining what he was thinking.

Could be the same video. Learned a ton from it.

Lent it to a friend and never saw it again.


Stones

 

[obe1]

many moons ago, i had a vhs tape of buddy running 9 or 10 racks of 9 ball while explaining what he was thinking.

Could be the same video. Learned a ton from it.

Lent it to a friend and never saw it again.


Stones

i remember watching that video..what was the name of it?

 

[Tim]

The name was Buddy Hall on 9 ball.

 

[obe1]

Buddy

the name was buddy hall on 9 ball.

thank you tim..i have to find that video and buy it..worht every penny

 

[JB Cases]

Might not be the same one but here is one by Accu-Stats

http://www.1vshop.com/Accu-Stats/st...PNAME=Buddy+Hall's+9-Ball+Instructional+(DVD)

 

[CaptainHook]

"I remember when Luther Lassiter was considered the best pool player in the world, and I talked to him once about Buddy. He said that even as good as he (Luther) played 9-ball, he'd never play Buddy straight up."

From an article that was originally in "The Snap Magazine":

http://www.tampabilliards.com/bhall.html

Nice post:thumbup2:

 

[Pangit]

"I remember when Luther Lassiter was considered the best pool player in the world, and I talked to him once about Buddy. He said that even as good as he (Luther) played 9-ball, he'd never play Buddy straight up."

From an article that was originally in "The Snap Magazine":

http://www.tampabilliards.com/bhall.html

You just opened Pandora's box..any mention of Buddy Hall. LNL is gonna be all over this.

 

[Tramp Steamer]

Some of the stuff you post is actually funny......this?...not so much, IMO.

It's not necessarily supposed to be funny, punter. Just interesting. :smile:

 

[vagabond]

"I remember when Luther Lassiter was considered the best pool player in the world,.../QUOTE]

By any chance, are u from Charleston, WV ?

 

[punter]

It's not necessarily supposed to be funny, punter. Just interesting. :smile:

OK, Tramp, guess I just took it wrong. Seemed like you were making fun of his weight, and considering he has had related health issues...well that's what prompted my comment.

 

[PaulieB]

That link that JB Cases posted from Accu-stats is the video I just watched. It has about 2 dozen situational shots that I wouldn't normally have looked at the way that Buddy teaches them and then he runs out 3 or 4 racks of 9 ball and walks through his thought process and tip placement for every shot. He even makes a couple of mistakes and talks about recovering, having back up plans, and getting back in line for the rest of the rack.

I highly recommend it.

 

[Black-Balled]

Is it generally accepted that Buddy> Luther?

What are the chances Luther said that coz he didn't feel well that day:wink:?

 

[Tramp Steamer]

Is it generally accepted that Buddy> Luther?

What are the chances Luther said that coz he didn't feel well that day:wink:?

It may simply have been a gracious gesture on his part (Lassiter), being the southern gentleman that he was. :smile:

 

[Bob Callahan]

By any chance, are u from Charleston, WV ?

Sorry...never even been there.