Good Unknowns

[Blackjack]

I once saw Mike Bandy give Scotty Townsend fits. Mike is a great player. Another guy that some people may have never heard of is Pete Trujillo from Wyoming. Pete was always a real solid player. Jerry Prado is another guy that was very unassuming, and a very good player that very few people had heard of outside of Texas. Al Davila from El Paso played pro speed, and I would practice with him for hours desperately trying to steal a set away from the guy. At the time I was on the pro tour. Go figure. Mando Canales is another awesome player from El Paso. Bob Newkirk was one of the best players in Texas for a very long time. Kyle Tafoya is a little bit on the dysfunctional side, but he's still a very good player, and relatively unknown. Then there's Mark Jarvis, I haven't heard anything about him for years. He was unstoppable. Then there was this guy named Kennedy. Everybody in Florida knew who he was, but one year at the US Open, everybody found out who he was.

 

[hemicudas]

I once saw Mike Bandy give Scotty Townsend fits. Mike is a great player. Another guy that some people may have never heard of is Pete Trujillo from Wyoming. Pete was always a real solid player. Jerry Prado is another guy that was very unassuming, and a very good player that very few people had heard of outside of Texas. Al Davila from El Paso played pro speed, and I would practice with him for hours desperately trying to steal a set away from the guy. At the time I was on the pro tour. Go figure. Mando Canales is another awesome player from El Paso. Bob Newkirk was one of the best players in Texas for a very long time. Kyle Tafoya is a little bit on the dysfunctional side, but he's still a very good player, and relatively unknown. Then there's Mark Jarvis, I haven't heard anything about him for years. He was unstoppable. Then there was this guy named Kennedy. Everybody in Florida knew who he was, but one year at the US Open, everybody found out who he was.

All good names, Jack. How about a guy who beat Buddy Hall in the mid 70s playing EVEN 9 BALL on the big table that virtually no one has heard of? In Buddy's book, From Rags To Riffleman, Buddy admits losing to two players playing even 9 ball. One of these guys, from Amarillo, TX was, Andy Oguine. Now, you guys be honest. How many of you have heard this name, much less seen the guy play? How well did this guy hide?

 

[sixpack]

Cheyenne Pete

I once saw Mike Bandy give Scotty Townsend fits. Mike is a great player. Another guy that some people may have never heard of is Pete Trujillo from Wyoming. Pete was always a real solid player. Jerry Prado is another guy that was very unassuming, and a very good player that very few people had heard of outside of Texas. Al Davila from El Paso played pro speed, and I would practice with him for hours desperately trying to steal a set away from the guy. At the time I was on the pro tour. Go figure. Mando Canales is another awesome player from El Paso. Bob Newkirk was one of the best players in Texas for a very long time. Kyle Tafoya is a little bit on the dysfunctional side, but he's still a very good player, and relatively unknown. Then there's Mark Jarvis, I haven't heard anything about him for years. He was unstoppable. Then there was this guy named Kennedy. Everybody in Florida knew who he was, but one year at the US Open, everybody found out who he was.

That's a name I haven't thought of in a while. He used to come down to the weekly Thursday night tournaments at Family Fun Center in Denver, that was a really tough field, open no handicap, 9', 9-ball, and during that time you regularly had Danny Medina, Melvin Sharpe, Chuey Rivera, Neal Morrison, Kevin Satterfield, Dave Hughes, Bill Skinner, Angel Garcia, John Alvarez and more who I can't think of showing up every week. All players that would qualify for this thread except Danny. For a $15 entry, that was a treat.

Cheers,
Regas

 

[PoolTemptress]

Does anybody know any unknowns from my area??? Philly, PA

 

[JAM]

Does anybody know any unknowns from my area??? Philly, PA

When I think of Philly, I can't help but think of the Fusco brothers, Jimmy and Pete. And then there's Patcheye!

However, in today's era of young guns, that Eddie Abraham sure caught my attention last weekend at the PP 9-Ball Tour season opener. He's definitely got game!

And here's a little fellow I've been seeing quite frequently on the tournament trail from Philly. I just can't remember his name (LOL)! However, he's not afraid to play ANYBODY. I kind of like his style!

JAM

 

[PoolTemptress]

When I think of Philly, I can't help but think of the Fusco brothers, Jimmy and Pete. And then there's Patcheye!

However, in today's era of young guns, that Eddie Abraham sure caught my attention last weekend at the PP 9-Ball Tour season opener. He's definitely got game!

JAM

I though the Fusco brothers were known. I played Jimmy one game for fun one night. I have never heard of Patcheye or Eddie Abraham. Who are they, and what pool rooms do they play at?

 

[br8knrun52]

When I think of Philly, I can't help but think of the Fusco brothers, Jimmy and Pete. And then there's Patcheye!

However, in today's era of young guns, that Eddie Abraham sure caught my attention last weekend at the PP 9-Ball Tour season opener. He's definitely got game!

JAM

You beat me to it JAM! I was going to mention Eddie but oh well .
Glad to hear he finished well in the PP 9-ball Tour.

 

[JAM]

I though the Fusco brothers were known. I played Jimmy one game for fun one night. I have never heard of Patcheye or Eddie Abraham. Who are they, and what pool rooms do they play at?

Yep, the Fusco brothers are very well known. I cannot think of Philadelphia without remembering both of them. They are some unsung heroes (IMO).

Patcheye was a roadster, PoolTemptress. He's another one of the unsung heroes that many will never know about. He's traveled the roads from coast to coast and took down many a player. He actually only has one good eye, but he sure can play a mean game of one-hole.

Here's another Philly fellow. I haven't seen him on the tournament trail as of late, but he's definitely got game! More than likely, when confronted with what little pool has to offer these days, this straight-shooter is getting an education in hopes of seeking a better lifestyle. Smart cookie (IMO). I'm sure he'll be back! It's in his blood! (LOL)!

JAM

 

[PoolTemptress]

Yep, the Fusco brothers are very well known. I cannot think of Philadelphia without remembering both of them. They are some unsung heroes (IMO).

Patcheye was a roadster, PoolTemptress. He's another one of the unsung heroes that many will never know about. He's traveled the roads from coast to coast and took down many a player. He actually only has one good eye, but he sure can play a mean game of one-hole.

Here's another Philly fellow. I haven't seen him on the tournament trail as of late, but he's definitely got game! More than likely, when confronted with what little pool has to offer these days, this straight-shooter is getting an education in hopes of seeking a better lifestyle. Smart cookie (IMO). I'm sure he'll be back! It's in his blood! (LOL)!

JAM

Thank you JAM. Who is the guy in the pic?

 

[SUPERSTAR]

The first unknown with Keith is named ANTONIO.
You can catch Jimmy Fusco, Eddie A, Antonio, Josh Brothers, Myself, and even Kid Delicious (every couple of weeks or so) plus a whole bunch of sleepers in the area, at BallBusters every week for the scratch tourney they have.
It's the best tournament in town.

SUPERSTAR

 

[sjm]

However, in today's era of young guns, that Eddie Abraham sure caught my attention last weekend at the PP 9-Ball Tour season opener. He's definitely got game!

JAM, just over two years ago, in a Tri State Tour open event, Eddie Abraham beat Tony Robles to advance to the finals to play Mika Immonen, who already sat in the hot seat. Coming from the B side, Eddie would have to beat Mika twice to snap off the tournament. And that's just what he did. How does a relative unknown beat Robles and then Immonen twice? That's the tournament that put Eddie Abraham on the map for me.

 

[br8knrun52]

This looks like the picture you stole of me up in Quincy that one year the lights kept on going out, and then the fire alarms sent us all out in the rain while the firemen came and checked things out. Right in the middle of the tournament! The year Keith and Mika had that hill hill match.

Yeah, right now i'm in perfect school stroke. Pool is still there, but not like it used to be. At least for now.

The first unknown with Keith is named ANTONIO.
You can catch Jimmy Fusco, Eddie A, Antonio, Josh Brothers, Myself, and even Kid Delicious (every couple of weeks or so) plus a whole bunch of sleepers in the area, at BallBusters every week for the scratch tourney they have.
It's the best tournament in town.

SUPERSTAR

Hey SUPERSTAR,

Where is Ballbusters located? And what days are the tourneys? I may wnat to go check it out. Thanks.

 

[br8knrun52]

Thank you JAM. Who is the guy in the pic?

I think his name is Rafael (sp?).

 

[sjm]

I think his name is Rafael (sp?).

Unless the hat is throwing me off, that's Raphael Saldana. I've never seen him play, but I had the pleasure of meeting him at the BCA Open a few years ago. Super nice guy.

 

[senor]

Someone on this board mentioned him not too long ago, his name is Gabby. When someone on this board said they would stake him against Efren, or any top champion, I asked my friend if he knew him. Turns out they were good friends a while back, and he told me that this guy is phenominal, and that yes, he plays better than most or all of the top pros out there.

Vagabond got it right about Gabby, he is in the pokey until he leaves this life. What he didn't mention about Gabby, is that he could play with most top players, but not all of them. Luat hijacked him giving him the 8 ball. Luat then offerred him the 7, and Gabby declined.

 

[SUPERSTAR]

Hey SUPERSTAR,

Where is Ballbusters located? And what days are the tourneys? I may wnat to go check it out. Thanks.

It's at the corner of 61st and passayunk ave. If your coming from south jersey, i don't know exactly how you would go, but it's right off of 76.
The way i get there is 76 west, like your going to the airport and the passayunk ave is an exit in the middle. At that exit, i cut a right at the street, go over the bridge, and you can see it on your right hand side when your coming down the other side.
Last week, you had Justin Verna show up as well as Nicole Monaco and her friend. (don't know if they're all from jersey or not) If you know any of them, you can ask them.
Wed nights. Practice starts at 7, and the matches start at 8.

SUPERSTAR

 

[PoolTemptress]

This looks like the picture you stole of me up in Quincy that one year the lights kept on going out, and then the fire alarms sent us all out in the rain while the firemen came and checked things out. Right in the middle of the tournament! The year Keith and Mika had that hill hill match.

Yeah, right now i'm in perfect school stroke. Pool is still there, but not like it used to be. At least for now.

The first unknown with Keith is named ANTONIO.
You can catch Jimmy Fusco, Eddie A, Antonio, Josh Brothers, Myself, and even Kid Delicious (every couple of weeks or so) plus a whole bunch of sleepers in the area, at BallBusters every week for the scratch tourney they have.
It's the best tournament in town.

SUPERSTAR

Thanks. I have been meaning to check it out. Hope to get a chance to get down there soon.

 

[neverwas]

NW Indiana

Many a road player had more than their fair share of heartache trying to beat Al Jones on the bar table at the Mortgage Inn...just ask Brian Groce, Norm Wines, George Breedlove(although he greased the rack and came back to win), Brandon Ashcraft, Jeff Carter and too many others. If you were able to catch Al outside the Mortgage Inn, it was usually an entirely different proposition. Shannon Daulton gave him the 8 and robbed him, and Jon Dougherty from Washington beat him, but not at his home base. Buddy Hall mentions Al in his book as "Michigan City Al". He plays nowhere near the speed he played 10 to 15 years ago, but back then it was a tough game for anyone. Also, many a road player tried Tommy Stathis on the big table when he was still playing and had nightmares of him jumping balls in and running 5's and 6's on them. He was a pretty tough nut to crack around 1998-99, but he rarely plays anymore.

 

[dsmith8ball]

Monroe, LA Area

Chad McMillan, Ricky McMillan(not related), Wesley Barnes, Scott Pardo, Andy Bruce, Lee Boone, and Scotty Townsend--Ooops, he's a pro!

 

[Jimmy M.]

Bobalou from Hard Times is the best player I've ever seen. And if you don't like money, play Hawaiian Jimmy.

Yeah, but Bobalou isn't unknown, is he?