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Any stories on Gary Spaeth and what ever happened to him? Just watched an old Accu-stats and wow what a banker.
Did you ever know a guy named Chris Redding?Being from Cincinnati, and being in action there alot...i got to play Gary quite a lot. And always knew him as being a very nice guy.
As for his ability, he was fantastic! He was simply one of the greatest bank pool players to ever play the game. He had a feel for the game that was nearly unmatched. To watch him play, was truly a sight to behold! He also played world-class one-pocket and 9 ball as well.
I do remember him getting either the 8 or the last 2 from Kim Davenport, in Kim's prime, and just destroying him with it. Honestly, the way he played, he probably didn't need it.
I learned to play, by playing with Donnie Anderson all through my teenage years, and it was lessons that i will cherish forever. However, Gary's influence on my game cannot be overlooked either. I played him several times in tourneys, and a lot of cheap action games, and every time we played, i never failed to extract something new, that he did, that i HAD to practice to learn! He was very under-rated as far as i am concerned, and will ALWAYS belong in the conversations about the greatest players of all- time. (his dad, Joey Spaeth was no slouch either! And won a few of the old Johnson City tourneys, lol, but i had to rely on stories about his game, as his time was well before mine. and i have heard alot of folks say, that Gary was possessed of a far greater talent than his father, but for some reason never got the accolades.)
Unfortunately, Gary has left us. He passed away a few years ago...of leukemia, if i'm not mistaken. (it could be more than a mere few years, as my ability to track time has waned with my having 5 kids!) but i certainly miss watching him play. I have seen the vids with He and Cecil Tugwell, and He and Bugs Rucker, that accu-stats has on offer, and they are great, but i really wish everyone could have seen him play in person...he was really amazing.
When Gary had a son...he was asked, "Have you got him a pool cue yet???"
His reply, "Nope, but i got him a set of golfclubs, so he can make some real money!!"
lmao!
He will always be remembered as a great of the game as far as i am concerned.
There are guys that post on here that knew him far better than i....
C'MON SHERM, GIVE US A FEW GOODIES!
Brandon Lee Spitler.
Any stories on Gary Spaeth and what ever happened to him? Just watched an old Accu-stats and wow what a banker.
Did you ever know a guy named Chris Redding?
Any stories on Gary Spaeth and what ever happened to him? Just watched an old Accu-stats and wow what a banker.
Did you mean "y-y-y-y-you wanna s-s-s-hoot s-s-some p-p-pool" Chris Redding?. He still owes me money on a motorcycle, the punk. At 15 and 16 hed a had a ton of potential hope he keep his head on straight. He could play real well when he wanted too, but he was just a kid when I knew him. As far a Gary I met him several times at the old Airway room and watched him play, INCREDIBLE! He was was a nice guy as well.
That is the one. He brought Spaeth down to Houston about 10 or 12 years ago. Then he got a job here, broke his back, and has lived here ever since. He is married with a family and does not play pool anymore. He told me he was dumb when he was a kid. He is doing well and got out of all the trouble he used to be in. He looks like the incredible hulk now started lifting weights after he broke his back to get back in shape. What is your name and will tell him that you are looking for him as a joke or not whatever you wish.
By the way he does not studder in spanish and is the craziest thing speaks it fluent.
Funny thing is after being around him for a day or two I'd want to stutter...lmao. Anyway, yeah tell him Larry wants the rest of the money he owes on that Yamaha. Hope he continues to get better. The little stuttering pr!ck......just kidding.
Any stories on Gary Spaeth and what ever happened to him? Just watched an old Accu-stats and wow what a banker.
Any stories on Gary Spaeth and what ever happened to him? Just watched an old Accu-stats and wow what a banker.