favorite male and female player and why?
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I come from a military family myself. My dad was a major in the Army Air Corps in World War II, which later became the U.S. Air Force. Back then, the Air Force and Army were lumped together. The benefits were very good for a military man in those days. I enjoyed free medical care until I was 18 years of age at Walter Reed Hospital, and after my father passed away, my mom was given full benefits as a surviving spouse. I still have my dad's medals, uniforms, and Army green metal trunk with his military number and name on it. Both of them are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. If you ever come to D.C., I know it sounds strange to say go visit a cemetery, but this is one place which is a tourist attraction, full of history: JFK's grave with the eternal flame, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and many other interesting sights to see.
On topic of the thread, my favorite female player is Julie Kelly because of her cheerful disposition, her Irish brogue, and dedication to the game/sport in the States. She sacrificed a lot when she made the decision to leave her native country of Ireland and pursue a professional career of playing pool in America. She's got better killer instinct than most when she's competing, but Julie is an absolute joy to be around on the offs. Plus, I love those smiling Irish eyes of hers.
As far as my favorite male player -- aside from Keith, of course
-- it's a draw between Earl "The Pearl" Strickland and Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich.
JAM
On topic of the thread, my favorite female player is Julie Kelly because of her cheerful disposition, her Irish brogue, and dedication to the game/sport in the States. She sacrificed a lot when she made the decision to leave her native country of Ireland and pursue a professional career of playing pool in America. She's got better killer instinct than most when she's competing, but Julie is an absolute joy to be around on the offs. Plus, I love those smiling Irish eyes of hers.
As far as my favorite male player -- aside from Keith, of course
-- it's a draw between Earl "The Pearl" Strickland and Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich.JAM
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DDKoop said:
Just think, if I'd stayed in I could have retired with 20 years 2 years before you guys signed up. Oy vey, am I getting old or what?
jhendri2 said:
Shows how time's change. I made Staff in just under 3 years back during the Vietnam era. I'm no dummy, but it was more a reflection of how desperate they were to keep people in back then. I wouldn't be surprised if the same kind of promotion mania started again with a hot war going on.
BTW, Willie Hoppe's nephew was a Lt. in my office, cool huh? Couldn't play pool (or billiards) to save his life.
coastydad said:
Where outside Boston? I grew up in Marshfield, Koop's from Quincy.
BTW, I signed up in '67, but was out in '71 going east from Travis as fast as my 67 Valiant could go. Coast to coast in 71 1/2 hours.
catscradle said:
That's not possible now. TAFMSD is 3 years for Staff, and at that it's impossible. SrA promoted BTZ would be 30 months. Then you'd wait 12 months to put it on.
DD - Yep, The birth of the Air Force. You know they don't do quarterly boards hardly at all now. It's all package review only. I miss that tradition.
kcpoolfan said:
Female = Jeanette Lee. Fun to watch, a serious student of the game, plays straight pool, and (most of all) has a serious commitment to local charities and to improving the game of pool.
Male = Well, I was going to say Efren, but then it would look like I was just copying SJM, so I'll say...................dang, I still have to say Efren. He is a great competitor, a good sportsman with a good attitude, and he wasn't one of the multitude of "wimps" at DCC that refused to go for tough runouts.
well Efren on the mens side and Kare corr on the women'sbecause her intensity and focus is just so obvious in every every match not to mention she is the nicest to look at ...her scowl is sexy lol
what about the old timers? how do they compare to todays players? ait some of you might be old timers lol
what about the old timers? how do they compare to todays players? ait some of you might be old timers lol
well, i'm my own favorite male player
and as far as female.......of course its "THE" Sarah Rousey
up and coming players.......(besides myself again ) would have to be brandon shuff......he's playing real well lately
VAP
and as far as female.......of course its "THE" Sarah Rousey
up and coming players.......(besides myself again
) would have to be brandon shuff......he's playing real well latelyVAP
I'm kinda partial to the Other myself. BTW, how many times are we gonna do this thread???vapoolplayer said:and as far as female.......of course its "THE" Sarah Rousey
I feel like my dedication is being tested.landshark77 said:I'm kinda partial to the Other myself. BTW, how many times are we gonna do this thread???
i was just pointing out that she's not just sarah rousey.........she's THE SARAH ROUSEY.
VAP
Uh...I wonder who was the first to let that cat outta the bag???vapoolplayer said:
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Landon Shuffett... and I'd have to agree!vapoolplayer said:up and coming players.......(besides myself again
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Sweet Marissa said:
Landon Shuffet and Brandon Shuff are two different players.
Landon is a good choice in that he is going to represent the U.S. team, competing at the WPA World Junior Championships this fall.
Brandon Shuff is a favorite up-and-coming player of mine, too! The 22-year-old kid's got a heart of gold and a strong desire to take his game to the next level. He's been hitting 'em pretty sporty as of late.
JAM
Sweet Marissa said:
give me some credit here...........i do know a little something.....
VAP