Hall Of Famer Buddy Hall Passes Away At 71 Years Old

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Inducted into the BCA Hall Of Fame in 2000 Cecil P. “Buddy” Hall, also known as “The Rifleman” for his straight shooting, was the first Hall of Fame Inductee of the millennium and the 39th inductee since the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame was created in 1966. Mr. Hall was born in 1945 in Metropolis, IL and has been recognized as a championship player for three decades, garnering over 50 professional titles. Titles include the Caesar’s Tahoe 9-Ball Championship (1982 & ’84); the International 9?Ball Classic (’91); Challenge of Champions (’92); and the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship (’91 […]

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Very sad news. I saw him play live at the US Open and on video more times than I can count. I'm sure he's still shooting straight with Grady and the gang.
 
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Inducted into the BCA Hall Of Fame in 2000 Cecil P. “Buddy” Hall, also known as “The Rifleman” for his straight shooting, was the first Hall of Fame Inductee of the millennium and the 39th inductee since the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame was created in 1966. Mr. Hall was born in 1945 in Metropolis, IL and has been recognized as a championship player for three decades, garnering over 50 professional titles. Titles include the Caesar’s Tahoe 9-Ball Championship (1982 & ’84); the International 9?Ball Classic (’91); Challenge of Champions (’92); and the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship (’91 […]

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if he was born in 1945 he is 80 years old
 
When he was In Stroke there was no one better to watch play 9ball. Always on the right side of the ball, navigating the rack without ever getting out of line. He just made 9Ball look effortless and easy. I remember Billy I commenting on his play one time on Accu Stats saying THIS is how you want to play 9Ball, but it's NOT easy. LOL. Ill say. RIP Rifleman.
 
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The one thing I'll always remember about Buddy Hall, is the story one of my uncles told me. He was out on the West Coast and stumbled upon some big tournament happening. As you could imagine, some big time names were there and according to him, some gambling between players.

The one thing he noticed is that the majority of the Filipino players wanted nothing to do with playing Buddy Hall in gambling matches. And this was during the time when the big guys from over there where making their way into American tournaments and their aura were at their peaks.
 
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I first met Buddy at the 1980 SF Open 9-ball. What struck me about him was that he seemed a lot smarter than the other players. Also, he seemed to make every ball he kicked at.
 
the "RIFLEMAN"
Cecil P. “Buddy” Hall, also known as “The Rifleman” for his straight shooting

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Buddy played in the same poolroom that I played in Paducah, Kentucky (accross the river). I know it is hard to capture all of his titles and accomplishments, but IMO, nobody controlled the cueball better than Buddy. Yeah, he was a great shooter, but damn, his cueball control was worlds better than anyone I have ever seen.
 
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Buddy played in the same poolroom that I played in Paducah, Kentucky (accross the river). I know it is hard to capture all of his titles and accomplishments, but IMO, nobody controlled the cueball better than Buddy. Yeah, he was a great shooter, but damn, his cueball control was worlds better than anyone I have ever seen.
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We called it getting 'Buddy shape' as in about 18" away from the next ball on the right line. Saw him play a guy from Enid,Ok on the barbox givin up big weight with the big cueball(not Buddy's fave) and he didn't get out of line for two days. He hated that big rock but he figured it out and got the cheese.
 
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