hemicudas said:They founded the APA, JAM. Larry Hubbart was as good as anyone in the late 70s. Terry Bell had a chance to beat anyone on a given day. The reason they are in consideration though is because the BCA and the APA are GOOD friends.
Oh, I get it!

I knew about both men's pool-shooting capabilities from the side-armed player.

Since they are co-nominees in the Meritorious Category, then their contribution to the sport by founding the APA is what is noteworthy.
JAM