Consensus "Greatest of All Time" (GOAT) List

Efren 5

Even if others win more money, or win certain events more times, I think it's ok to factor in
"intangibles" when talking about the greatness of a player.

Stuff like individual clutch moments and shots, how they conducted themselves,
how they innovated, their ability to bring admiration and respect
to themselves and the sport.

He's a legend who pulls off highlight reel trick shots in tournaments, and is humble
and funny and displays great sportsmanship. That's part of his greatness.
 
1 - Efren Reyes
1 - Shane Van Boening
1 - Earl Strickland
1 - Allen Hopkins
1 - Alex Pagulayan
 
Maniac said:
Efren-1
Earl-1
SVB-1
Varner-1
Sigel-1

This is a tough one to sort out. It has always been my opinion that there is no such thing as a GOAT in pool/billiards because of the many different types of games that are played. Some of the great players excelled in one or two games while others excelled in other games. Too hard to call.

There are probably at least 10 players that could arguably be called the GOAT.

Maniac
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FYI, I added your name and scores to the first post.

Thank you for participating, and thank you for your well-stated comments,
Dave
 
oldschool1478 said:
Efren-3
SVB-2
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FYI, I added your name and scores to the first post.

Here's the current Top 10:

Rank - Name - Score

1 - Efren Reyes - 91
2 - Shane Van Boening - 59
3 - Earl Strickland - 59
4 - Mike Sigel - 59
5 - Nick Varner - 55
6 - Alex Pagulayan - 46
7 - Johnny Archer - 42
8 - Francisco Bustamante - 42
9 - Wu Chia-ching - 40
10 - Buddy Hall - 40

Thank you for participating,
Dave
 
CreeDo said:
Efren 5

Even if others win more money, or win certain events more times, I think it's ok to factor in
"intangibles" when talking about the greatness of a player.

Stuff like individual clutch moments and shots, how they conducted themselves,
how they innovated, their ability to bring admiration and respect
to themselves and the sport.

He's a legend who pulls off highlight reel trick shots in tournaments, and is humble
and funny and displays great sportsmanship. That's part of his greatness.
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Wells stated.

FYI, I added your name and scores to the first post.

Here's the current Top 10:

Rank - Name - Score

1 - Efren Reyes - 96
2 - Shane Van Boening - 59
3 - Earl Strickland - 59
4 - Mike Sigel - 59
5 - Nick Varner - 55
6 - Alex Pagulayan - 46
7 - Johnny Archer - 42
8 - Francisco Bustamante - 42
9 - Wu Chia-ching - 40
10 - Buddy Hall - 40

Thank you for participating,
Dave
 
mattb said:
Efren 5. To me, everyone else will always be second best.
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FYI, I added your name and scores to the first post.

Here's the current Top 10:

Rank - Name - Score

1 - Efren Reyes - 101
2 - Shane Van Boening - 59
3 - Earl Strickland - 59
4 - Mike Sigel - 59
5 - Nick Varner - 55
6 - Alex Pagulayan - 46
7 - Johnny Archer - 42
8 - Francisco Bustamante - 42
9 - Wu Chia-ching - 40
10 - Buddy Hall - 40

Thank you for participating,
Dave
 
follownoone said:
Efren 3
Earl 2
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FYI, I added your name and scores to the first post.

Here's the current Top 10:

Rank - Name - Score

1 - Efren Reyes - 104
2 - Earl Strickland - 61
3 - Shane Van Boening - 59
4 - Mike Sigel - 59
5 - Nick Varner - 55
6 - Alex Pagulayan - 46
7 - Johnny Archer - 42
8 - Francisco Bustamante - 42
9 - Wu Chia-ching - 40
10 - Buddy Hall - 40

Thank you for participating,
Dave
 
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spliced said:
1 - Efren Reyes
1 - Shane Van Boening
1 - Earl Strickland
1 - Allen Hopkins
1 - Alex Pagulayan
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FYI, I added your name and scores to the first post.

Here's the current Top 10 (see the first post for the complete list of players):

Rank - Name - Score

1 - Efren Reyes - 105
2 - Earl Strickland - 62
3 - Shane Van Boening - 60
4 - Mike Sigel - 59
5 - Nick Varner - 55
6 - Alex Pagulayan - 47
7 - Johnny Archer - 42
8 - Francisco Bustamante - 42
9 - Wu Chia-ching - 40
10 - Buddy Hall - 40

Thank you for participating,
Dave
 
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atlas333 said:
Efrin 3
Strickland 1
Varner 1
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FYI, I added your name and scores to the first post.

Here's the current Top 10 (see the first post for the complete list of players):

Rank - Name - Score

1 - Efren Reyes - 108
2 - Earl Strickland - 63
3 - Shane Van Boening - 60
4 - Mike Sigel - 59
5 - Nick Varner - 56
6 - Alex Pagulayan - 47
7 - Johnny Archer - 42
8 - Francisco Bustamante - 42
9 - Wu Chia-ching - 40
10 - Buddy Hall - 40

Thank you for participating,
Dave
 
My Vote

Interesting thread Dave. Thanks for your work.

Reyes 1
Strickland 1
Van Boening 1
Varner 2
 
monsterdog said:
Efren 1
Strickland 1
Varner 1
Pagulayan 1
Sigel 1
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FYI, I added your name and scores to the first post.

Here's the current Top 10 (see the first post for the complete list of players):

Rank - Name - Score

1 - Efren Reyes - 109
2 - Earl Strickland - 64
3 - Shane Van Boening - 60
4 - Mike Sigel - 60
5 - Nick Varner - 57
6 - Alex Pagulayan - 48
7 - Johnny Archer - 42
8 - Francisco Bustamante - 42
9 - Wu Chia-ching - 40
10 - Buddy Hall - 40

Thank you for participating,
Dave
 
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