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I'm shocked and sorry to hear this news. Grady has been a hero of mine. I've greatly enjoyed our discussions over the years and I am grateful for all of the videos and books you made available in the service of teaching others. One of the highlights of knowing Grady was to arrange a one-pocket seminar at Hardtimes Bellflower on a Saturday afternoon several years ago. Grady showed up early and gave us more than our money's worth. I have great respect for you Grady. Where you were involved you helped make it fun. I also recall when you were one of the most feared one-pocket players in the game. God bless. Martin Bick
 
Grady Matthews is one of the greatest pool players and teachers of the game ever, you will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Our thoughts and payers are with you and your family.
 
I was to saddened to learn this afternoon that my good friend, Grady Mathews, has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer & is in a hospice. Not only was Grady one of the greatest players of my generation, but he was also a tireless promoter of the game we all love. Whether it was reading one of his books, watching one of his instructional dvds, listening to his expert commentary, attending one of his many tournaments, getting a lesson or sitting around listening to one of his many stories, there was never a doubt that he loved billiards & the people that play. While we still can, let's let him know how he touched us all by dropping him a line or sending a card. Here is his address at the hospice: 815 Old Cherokee Road, Camelia Court 407A, Lexington, SC 29072.

Mary Kenniston
 

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Very sad news. You are in my prayers Grady. Thanks for all of your hard work in giving so much to the pool world. Great player, promoter, announcer, you are truly one of a kind.
 
Grady, I am terribly sorry to hear the news. I will pray for a miracle for you and your family. The one thing that matters most through all of this though is the fact you are loved......loved by many. It has been a pleasure to see your post through-out my time here, and I thank you for all of your contributions.
 
Grady,

All the players at Shooters Olathe have loved you for years and years, and all respect everything you have done for the world of pool. In so many ways, as player, teacher, promoter, 1P HOF Master, and as friend. You will forever be in our hearts, and we will keep your loved ones in our prayers.

Will Prout
 
We will be praying for Grady and his Daughter and family as well. It will be a tough road to hoe, but better believe it can be done. Like someone said earlier we all eventually have to go, but we're never ready for it. Grady and family if you are not right with God, it's NEVER too late. He always forgives and it's never too late to ask for it as we all need to.

My Aunt was told she had 3 months to live max with breast cancer. She lived about 4 more years before she got another form and it got her, but the breast cancer never beat her and she made damn sure it wasn't going to get her without a fight. That's the biggest thing with cancer is having a great attitude. My young cousin in Gilbert SC. is fighting it himself at 18, and his attitude is excellent and it has showed as he's having a fight but is doing VERY WELL right now. Prayers and best of luck to Mr. Matthews, his family, and to anyone else fighting this horrible crap.
 
Grady your a legend in your own time............

This is a sad time for the pool world. To lose not only a great player but a legendary teacher.
Grady you are an Icon.
You gave back more to the pool world than you could ever get.

You will be remembered for ever and ever in the hearts and souls of all the players in the world.

Thanks Grady for being an inspiration to us all..........Geno.......
 
nightmare said:
I was to saddened to learn this afternoon that my good friend, Grady Mathews, has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer & is in a hospice. Not only was Grady one of the greatest players of my generation, but he was also a tireless promoter of the game we all love. Whether it was reading one of his books, watching one of his instructional dvds, listening to his expert commentary, attending one of his many tournaments, getting a lesson or sitting around listening to one of his many stories, there was never a doubt that he loved billiards & the people that play. While we still can, let's let him know how he touched us all by dropping him a line or sending a card. Here is his address at the hospice: 815 Old Cherokee Road, Camelia Court 407A, Lexington, SC 29072.

Mary Kenniston
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Well said, Nightmare!

It is so difficult to learn he has lung cancer. He never smoked since I've known him and in fact did not like cigarette smoke at all.

This is a very sad day, indeed, to learn this news. I will pray for Grady to be comforted by loved ones, friends, and family during this difficult time. God bless you, Grady.
 
Sorry to hear the sad news. Grady reminds me of an old pioneer. He did so much for pool and never seemed to get the credit he deserved.

Grady was never afraid to bet his own, put it on the light and play for it. Me and Grady played dice together a lot. He's a hell of a dice man.

I have a couple girl stories, which is really funny, but I can't really get into that on the Internet. :grin:

We have had our differences, me and Grady, but I will always love him and cherish some of the moments that we did have together.

I hope he tries to remember all the good things that he's done in the past and that he is comforted by how many of us love him, because I do.
 
Best wishes to Grady and his family. I am lucky to know Grady and he was gracious enough to work with me several times. Before I ever worked in the industry he took time out of his day once to educate me in the game of one pocket. Grady is a true icon in our game.

Grady I hope you know how many people you have educated, intrigued and entertained in this game we all love. There were some things I disagreed with you on but I always respected what you had to say because you earned the right to your opinion in a way very few have. While many talk about what they would do or could do you went out and did it all. From promoting events, doing the road, owning pool rooms, your amazing commentary and hardest of all being a legit top level player. You are an original sir and one this game is lucky to have as a champion.

Thank you for all you have done for all of us and for me personally. I wish the best for you and your family.
 
Don't give in, big brother!

I am so saddened to hear this news! I've only met Grady on the Internet, but he has been a critical figure in my quest to learn this noble game, and I can never forget how gracious he was to a shortstop from the Virgin Islands who wrote him to ask if it was OK to use the moniker "de Professor". As long as there are people who love the game of pocket billiards, the name, game, voice and deameanor of Grady Matthews will be part of the lore of our sport.

In the meantime, big brother, don't give in! Live the days that are left to you as best you can. All our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Rudy Krigger, Jr., aka VIProfessor
 
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Keith McCready said:
Sorry to hear the sad news. Grady reminds me of an old pioneer. He did so much for pool and never seemed to get the credit he deserved.

Grady was never afraid to bet his own, put it on the light and play for it. Me and Grady played dice together a lot. He's a hell of a dice man.

I have a couple girl stories, which is really funny, but I can't really get into that on the Internet. :grin:

We have had our differences, me and Grady, but I will always love him and cherish some of the moments that we did have together.

I hope he tries to remember all the good things that he's done in the past and that he is comforted by how many of us love him, because I do.
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I remember you and Grady going at it in One Pocket at one of the B C Opens, forget which one. It was in the practice room fairly late one night. For some of us, it was our first experience that you knew the game! You gave Grady all he could handle and then some.
 
I got word at the tattoo shop last nite, i had dreams of him all night. I have always liked Grady, We met in 91 or 92 while he spent some time in Vegas, we got along real good. Grady has treated me very respectfully, for many years.

i'm gonna send him a letter today.

i just hope there is a miricle or if not at the least he is comfortable, lung cancer isnt painful.

his contributions to pool in the past 40 some years were great and I for one will recognize them for long as I live, 93 in Reno was a epic finish with Ed Kelly/Cornbread-when cornbread hung tournemnt ball in his hole. People to this day talk of that event.

i remember when he was in vegas and beat jack perkins 8/6 he robbed jack. Grady sure liked thatm there was some old shit between them, i loved it cause Jack is on the very top spot in my f*** H*** list.


my best to Grady

Fatboy
 
Keith McCready said:
Sorry to hear the sad news. Grady reminds me of an old pioneer. He did so much for pool and never seemed to get the credit he deserved.

Grady was never afraid to bet his own, put it on the light and play for it. Me and Grady played dice together a lot. He's a hell of a dice man.

I have a couple girl stories, which is really funny, but I can't really get into that on the Internet. :grin:

We have had our differences, me and Grady, but I will always love him and cherish some of the moments that we did have together.

I hope he tries to remember all the good things that he's done in the past and that he is comforted by how many of us love him, because I do.
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I know this one brought smiles to him. Quite classy and one of the best shots you ever made!!
 
I have known Grady for many, many years. i got to know him when he and Geraldine Titcomb opened up a room in Aurora Colorado back in or around 83.
It was early February and Grady was to play Jack Cooney on a Tuesday evening in Aurora at his own Action Billiards. his car had been stolen. his only ride to Denver from Colorado Springs was his motor cycle.
Well Grady walked through the door about 6 pm. He was shaking and shivering having ridden the bike the 70 miles to make the match. The temperature that night I remember so well was at -3 degrees.
He gulped down 3 cups of coffee and took out his cue to allow it to thaw, climbed out of his snow suit, and began hitting balls. It took about 45 minutes for him to steady his hands. how many would put themselves through that?
They played until about 5 am, Grady won.
A young Danny Medina was watching with all of us. Very few came to Denver to play Danny in those days, but once done with the Cooney match , Grady then played Danny 9 ball for $100 a game.
I remember thinking,"The man has the Heart of a Bull"!
i got to know him better and better. One has not lived until he watches Grady play ping pong, LMAO!! If you can only imagine Gomer Pyle at the prom Dance??
This game will miss Grady. He was visionary and he stood and stated the obvious often when others stood in the corner complaining. He was never afraid to speak his mind and I think it caused him much frustration in his life.
Still he accomplished so much and made an impact on the game and in many pool players style of play.
keith said it so well, a pioneer!!
i would also like to than his daughter for sharing this with us and the pool world. i can only imagine how tough that could have been for you. make no mistake, your Dad is a Legand, already!
 
Grady,
you earned your place in the History of pool. You are a Legend. All the Best to you !
 
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