Can anyone share any stories about Richard Sweet of Mr Cues II in ATL ?

[geno]

Do you have any stories you can share about Mr Richard Sweet, Mr Cues II in Atlanta or any time you spent there?

Richard Sweet was the owner of Mr Cues 2 and was a great supporter of any event that came through the region. he ofetn held many, many different kinds of events at his location.

The events ranged from Women Pro's, Male Pros to amateure events of all kinds.

If you have ever enjoyed a game of pool at Mr Cues or if you would like to, please come support the Richard Sweet Memoriel event and show his family all the love you can for the many great things Richard and Mr Cues have done for pool and players alike. Please come to the events and show the owners of Mr Cues how much a room like this is appreciated in our sport and I am sure Mr Cues will want to continue the tradition of excellence in promoting our sport in the future just as richard has done in the past.

Thanks,

Link to the Richard Sweet Memorial Tournaments ($5,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund - $5 and $10 entry fees for everyone) - http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=187169

 

[Rockin' Robin]

My best events on the National 9-Ball Tour were held at Galaxy Billiards in San Antonio, JOB's in Nashville, and Mr Cues 1 and 2 in Atlanta. Fields of 100+ players were always assured at these great venues.

Richard Sweet was a promoters and tournament directors dream roomowner. No request was ever denied. He would do anything that was requested and spent countless hours cooking up some great chow to keep the crowds sated. He loved the game, the players, and everything to do with our sport.

 

[pooltchr]

Several years ago, I was TD for the Fury 9-ball tour. We had an event scheduled at Cues II and since I live about 4 hours away, I drove down on Friday night to make sure I had time to get things set up Saturday morning. I went over to shoot some pool for a couple of hours, and ran into a couple of guys who had also driven down from out of state to play, and we shot around for most of the evening. When we left, the weather had started to get bad, and by Saturday morning, the entire city was coated in about an inch or two of ice. The city was pretty much shut down, so obviously, there was no tournament that weekend.

I was stranded at the hotel in back of the center where the pool room was. About 10 or 11, I walked over to be there in case anyone did happen to show up. I had spoken with Richard earlier, and he told me someone would be there to unlock the doors as soon as they could get there.

To make a long story short, me, and the two guys I had seen there the prior evening were the only people there. (Day's Inn or a pool room...it was a no-brainer for us) Anyway, Richard told us we could stay as long as we wanted, no charge for table time, and somebody even got a pot of chili going that was there for the taking.

That is just the kind of guy he was. It probably cost him money to open the room that day, but he was there for the few of us who had driven to town.

We really lost a good one when he passed.

Steve

 

[abe]

Rockin' Robin put it best.

"Richard Sweet was a promoters and tournament directors dream roomowner. No request was ever denied. He would do anything that was requested and spent countless hours cooking up some great chow to keep the crowds sated. He loved the game, the players, and everything to do with our sport."

I remember the 1st time I walked int Mr Cues II. It was a Tuesday night and the place was packed. All 38 tables were in action and there was a waiting list a mile deep to get a table. I thought to myself "this is "POOL MECCA" ! Having been in hundreds of rooms across the US but this was by far the best, most populated room I had ever seen. The best part was there were barely any bangers there, even the league players played pretty sporty and I was amazed by how many ladies were playing good pool.

After some time I got to know Richard pretty well and he was always a pleasure to talk to, play and be around. He had a passion for our sport like I have never seen before in a room owner. I found that during our many conversation Richard always inspired my passion for our sport.

My Wife and I miss Richard dearly and we will always remember him as a very good friend to us and our sport.

It was a pleasure to know Richard.

Pic From: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=187169

 

[fasteddienc]

Owner of greatest room of SouthEast!!

It's not often you find a poolroom like Mr. Cue's. Richard is one of the few owners you find that truly loved and supported pool. He has allowed more tours and events than most any room I have been too. The great part is he has never let his poolroom become anything other than a poolroom. He has the customer base and clientele that he never turned it into a karaoke bar or nightclub and the place stays packed with leagues and players of all skill levels.

I personally have played 4 US Amateur Championships there as well as numerous Viking, Seminole, and SE Open events. If you've never been the Mr. Cues II you should check it out and come and play his memorial tourney or spectate in one of the largest and best rooms of the South.

Thanks Richard for all that you have done and to the Sweet family who continues to do things in the same way that Richard would have!!

 

[geno]

Cool, I hope to make the TV table this time.

May 29-30 - Seminole Pro Tour from Hollywood,California!!

July 1-4 - $5,000 added Richard Sweet Memorial from Atlanta,Ga

July 9-11 - 20,000 Purse Gem City Classic with Highlights from The Southern Cue & Case Show - Marietta,Ga

I am also looking for sponsors for the California & Atlanta trips. Please send contributions through the shopping cart on www.poolactiontv.com or you can email me for a mailing address at akabigtruck@gmail.com

Thanks for your support.

Ray

 

[jrt30004]

i have posted this story before, when news of richard's passing came through az billiards, but it is worth repeating because to me it shows how great of man he was. when i first moved here to atlanta about 3 years ago i didn't know anyone, hadn't touched a pool cue in almost ten years and i joined the apa to meet some people and get out a little. the first big apa singles tournament was about a month or two after i got here and i still didn't really know anyone but i went to mr.cues to play in it for the hell of it. i have always owned meucci cues and still have a love for the old ones. i was looking in the pro shop window and made a comment to an older gentleman standing next to me on how much i liked older meucci as opposed to the newer ones in the pro shop. the man turned out to be richard and said if i liked old meucci cues he had some stuff to show me. he took me in his office and opened up three or four dealer cases and sat down and talked to me for - i don't know an hour or more - about cues, pool, life, anything, everything, nothing. i had told him i just moved here and he talked to me like an old friend. he was a great guy. my girl friend has played in some of the women's tour events he started for the ladies here in atlanta - props to betty sessions who helps in keeping those going by the way (i know she posts here from time to time)- and i still play in four divisions at mr. cues in the apa and try to go there and play at lunch time when work permits. i will always have a place in my heart for that room and not just because it's a great place to play but because richard was a great guy to me when he didn't have to say two words to me. rip richard, you are missed, sincerely, jason "evil" toreson.