You're right, he placed high and couldn't win the majors when it counted.
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Hopkins vs Rempe
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You're right, he placed high and couldn't win the majors when it counted.
Straight pool was just about even, but if either had a slight edge, it was Allen.
Rempe was, in my view, stronger at nine ball than Allen.
Hopkins was much stronger at one pocket and other moves-oriented games.
Hopkins was, I believe, the better gambler of the two.
Overall, not much to choose between these two living legends, so I have abstained in this vote.
Rempe was, in my view, stronger at nine ball than Allen.
Hopkins was much stronger at one pocket and other moves-oriented games.
Hopkins was, I believe, the better gambler of the two.
Overall, not much to choose between these two living legends, so I have abstained in this vote.
I voted for Hopkins but they are pretty equal. The fact that Hopkins won more big tournaments is why he got my vote.
Better player?
I hate rating pool players (or anything), but I find myself doing it, too.
At the level of players such as AH and JR, the difference is slight. One will be the best one day, the other the next day. And there was an explosion of top level players in the '70s and '80s. Trying to pick the best reminds me of an old friend (a musician) who used to say, "The Beatles are my favorite band, but the Stones are the best!"
One thing is clear to me, however. If you're choosing to imitate someone's style and form, Rempe is your choice over AH every time.
Donny L
BCA/ACS Instructor
Gainesville, Fl
I hate rating pool players (or anything), but I find myself doing it, too.
At the level of players such as AH and JR, the difference is slight. One will be the best one day, the other the next day. And there was an explosion of top level players in the '70s and '80s. Trying to pick the best reminds me of an old friend (a musician) who used to say, "The Beatles are my favorite band, but the Stones are the best!"
One thing is clear to me, however. If you're choosing to imitate someone's style and form, Rempe is your choice over AH every time.
Donny L
BCA/ACS Instructor
Gainesville, Fl
Jimmmy's won a few
The following list is just some of the titles that Jim Rempe has won in his illustrious career:
1971
Invitational 9 Ball
Arlington, Virginia
1971
U. S. Masters 14.1
Arlington, Virginia
1971
Hustlers World One Pocket
Johnson City, Illinois
1972
U. S. Masters 14.1
Arlington, Virginia
1972
Maine State 14.1
Scarborough, Maine
1972
Minnesota Fats Classic 14.1 and All Around
Arlington, Virginia
1973
Ohio Open 9 Ball
Cleveland, Ohio
1973
New York State 14.1
Newburgh, New York
1973
World's 9 Ball
Dayton, Ohio
1975
U. S. Masters 14.1
Arlington, Virginia
1975
U. S. Masters One Pocket
Arlington, Virginia
1975
Eastern Open 9 Ball
Elizabeth, New Jersey
1975
Eastern Invitational 9 Ball
Elizabeth, New Jersey
1975
World's 9 Ball
Burlington, Iowa
1976
Masters Invitational All Around
Norfolk, Virginia
1976
Indiana Open 14.1
South Bend, Indiana
1976
International Brunswick Open Rotation
Tokyo, Japan
1976
9th All-Prop Japan International Invitational 14.1 & Grand Champion
Osaka, Japan
1977
Mako Invitational World's 9 Ball
Irvine, California
1977
Q Master's Invitational All Around
Norfolk, Virginia
1977
Miami Open 9 Ball
Miami, Florida
1977
World International Invitational 9 Ball, 14.1 & Grand Champion
Osaka, Japan
1978
Swedish Invitational
Stockholm, Sweden
1979
Dorf International Challenge Series Tour, Australia vs. U.S.A.
Australia, 22 cities
1979
All-Pro 9 Ball
Tokyo, Japan
1980
PPPA Invitational World 9 Ball Championship at Resorts International
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1980
Hemeling World Poll Masters 8 ball
Manchester, England
1980
King of the Tables Snooker & Pool
Wellington, New Zealand
1981
Tournament Games, Inc. and Atari World Championship 8 Ball
Chicago, Illinois
1981
Swedish Open (Handicap) 8 Ball
Gotenburg, Sweden
1982
Switzerland 9 Ball
Bern, Switzerland
1983
World Straight Pool
Tampa, Florida
1983
All Around Champion of the World
Tampa, Florida
1983
World One Pocket
Tampa, Florida
1983
B & I World Masters English Pool Championship
London, England
1985
Yugo Cars, World English Pool Championship
London, England
1985
Yugo Cars, World Pool Challenge - vs. Snooker World Champion Steve Davis
Essex, England
1986
Resorts International Jack Johnston's - Last Call For 9 Ball Riches Tournament
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1986
New York State 9 Ball Champion
Binghampton, New York
1987
B-C Open 9 Ball
Binghampton, New York
1987
Sands Hotel & Casino Pro-Am 9 Ball
Reno, Nevada
1988
Aspen Invitational 9 Ball & 8 Ball
Aspen, Colorado
1989
National Straight Pool 14.1
Cleveland, Ohio
1990
U. S. Invitational Straight Pool 14.1
Rochester, New York
1991
New York State Straight Pool 14.1
Binghampton, New York
1991
Sands Hotel & Casino 9 Ball
Reno, Nevada
1992
New York State 9 Ball
Binghampton, New York
1993
Rack'm Up Classic 9 Ball
Columbia, South Carolina
1994
New York State 9 Ball
Binghampton, New York
1995
McDermott Tour Eastern States 9 Ball
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1995
Pro Billiards Tour Player's Championship
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
1997
Mizerak Senior Tour
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1997
Camel Pro Billiards - Serious 9 Ball
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1997
Mosconi Cup, USA vs. Europe Team 9 Ball
London, England
1998
Joss Tour 9 Ball
Franklin, Massachusetts
1998
French Open 9 Ball
Paris, France
1998
Mosconi Cup, USA vs. Europe Team 9 Ball
London, England
1998
World Pool League 9 Ball
Warsaw, Poland
1998
Open Senior 9 Ball - Maine Event
Portland, Maine
1998
Ocean State 10th Annual 9 Ball - (Eastern States)
Providence, Rhode Island
1999
Mosconi Cup, USA vs. Europe Team 9 Ball
London, England
1999
World Pool League 9 Ball
Warsaw, Poland
2000
Joss Tour 9 Ball, 1st stop
Glenn Falls, New York
2000
Mizerak Senior Tour
Kansas
2000
4th Annual Nick Vlahos Memorial Open - (The New Englander Championship)
New Bedford, Massachusetts
2000
Joss Northeast 9 Ball
Bristol, Connecticut
2002
9th Annual Mary Cappotto Memorial - (St. Valentine's Day Shoot Out (9 Ball))
Syracuse, New York
2002
Joss 9 Ball Tour
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The following list is just some of the titles that Jim Rempe has won in his illustrious career:
1971
Invitational 9 Ball
Arlington, Virginia
1971
U. S. Masters 14.1
Arlington, Virginia
1971
Hustlers World One Pocket
Johnson City, Illinois
1972
U. S. Masters 14.1
Arlington, Virginia
1972
Maine State 14.1
Scarborough, Maine
1972
Minnesota Fats Classic 14.1 and All Around
Arlington, Virginia
1973
Ohio Open 9 Ball
Cleveland, Ohio
1973
New York State 14.1
Newburgh, New York
1973
World's 9 Ball
Dayton, Ohio
1975
U. S. Masters 14.1
Arlington, Virginia
1975
U. S. Masters One Pocket
Arlington, Virginia
1975
Eastern Open 9 Ball
Elizabeth, New Jersey
1975
Eastern Invitational 9 Ball
Elizabeth, New Jersey
1975
World's 9 Ball
Burlington, Iowa
1976
Masters Invitational All Around
Norfolk, Virginia
1976
Indiana Open 14.1
South Bend, Indiana
1976
International Brunswick Open Rotation
Tokyo, Japan
1976
9th All-Prop Japan International Invitational 14.1 & Grand Champion
Osaka, Japan
1977
Mako Invitational World's 9 Ball
Irvine, California
1977
Q Master's Invitational All Around
Norfolk, Virginia
1977
Miami Open 9 Ball
Miami, Florida
1977
World International Invitational 9 Ball, 14.1 & Grand Champion
Osaka, Japan
1978
Swedish Invitational
Stockholm, Sweden
1979
Dorf International Challenge Series Tour, Australia vs. U.S.A.
Australia, 22 cities
1979
All-Pro 9 Ball
Tokyo, Japan
1980
PPPA Invitational World 9 Ball Championship at Resorts International
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1980
Hemeling World Poll Masters 8 ball
Manchester, England
1980
King of the Tables Snooker & Pool
Wellington, New Zealand
1981
Tournament Games, Inc. and Atari World Championship 8 Ball
Chicago, Illinois
1981
Swedish Open (Handicap) 8 Ball
Gotenburg, Sweden
1982
Switzerland 9 Ball
Bern, Switzerland
1983
World Straight Pool
Tampa, Florida
1983
All Around Champion of the World
Tampa, Florida
1983
World One Pocket
Tampa, Florida
1983
B & I World Masters English Pool Championship
London, England
1985
Yugo Cars, World English Pool Championship
London, England
1985
Yugo Cars, World Pool Challenge - vs. Snooker World Champion Steve Davis
Essex, England
1986
Resorts International Jack Johnston's - Last Call For 9 Ball Riches Tournament
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1986
New York State 9 Ball Champion
Binghampton, New York
1987
B-C Open 9 Ball
Binghampton, New York
1987
Sands Hotel & Casino Pro-Am 9 Ball
Reno, Nevada
1988
Aspen Invitational 9 Ball & 8 Ball
Aspen, Colorado
1989
National Straight Pool 14.1
Cleveland, Ohio
1990
U. S. Invitational Straight Pool 14.1
Rochester, New York
1991
New York State Straight Pool 14.1
Binghampton, New York
1991
Sands Hotel & Casino 9 Ball
Reno, Nevada
1992
New York State 9 Ball
Binghampton, New York
1993
Rack'm Up Classic 9 Ball
Columbia, South Carolina
1994
New York State 9 Ball
Binghampton, New York
1995
McDermott Tour Eastern States 9 Ball
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1995
Pro Billiards Tour Player's Championship
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
1997
Mizerak Senior Tour
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1997
Camel Pro Billiards - Serious 9 Ball
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1997
Mosconi Cup, USA vs. Europe Team 9 Ball
London, England
1998
Joss Tour 9 Ball
Franklin, Massachusetts
1998
French Open 9 Ball
Paris, France
1998
Mosconi Cup, USA vs. Europe Team 9 Ball
London, England
1998
World Pool League 9 Ball
Warsaw, Poland
1998
Open Senior 9 Ball - Maine Event
Portland, Maine
1998
Ocean State 10th Annual 9 Ball - (Eastern States)
Providence, Rhode Island
1999
Mosconi Cup, USA vs. Europe Team 9 Ball
London, England
1999
World Pool League 9 Ball
Warsaw, Poland
2000
Joss Tour 9 Ball, 1st stop
Glenn Falls, New York
2000
Mizerak Senior Tour
Kansas
2000
4th Annual Nick Vlahos Memorial Open - (The New Englander Championship)
New Bedford, Massachusetts
2000
Joss Northeast 9 Ball
Bristol, Connecticut
2002
9th Annual Mary Cappotto Memorial - (St. Valentine's Day Shoot Out (9 Ball))
Syracuse, New York
2002
Joss 9 Ball Tour
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
WOW! Does anyone have Allen's List?