Keith, though more known for his money play than tournaments, was the winner of the first major pool tournament I ever attended. It was the B C Open 9-Ball Tournament in Binghamton, NY in the mid '80s. He was already a legend for his action play and for generating action just about wherever he was. My memories of the time are a bit blurred now but I think I remember Keith going at it in the practice room with Grady Mathews. I had never heard that Keith even played One Pocket, but he held his own against Grady, who, at that time was still considered a One Pocket force to be reckoned with.
He went on to win the tournament playing Mike "Spanish Mike" Lebron in the finals playing with a borrowed cue after his {actually Jay Helfert's} was stolen.
He won the $25,000 first prize, a pretty great payday at that time. I've seen Keith several times since then and he's always great fun to watch and when he's rolling his extraordinary talent can still show up. Keith is one of AZ Billiard's favorite people, that's for sure. He even posts here from time time.
He went on to win the tournament playing Mike "Spanish Mike" Lebron in the finals playing with a borrowed cue after his {actually Jay Helfert's} was stolen.
He won the $25,000 first prize, a pretty great payday at that time. I've seen Keith several times since then and he's always great fun to watch and when he's rolling his extraordinary talent can still show up. Keith is one of AZ Billiard's favorite people, that's for sure. He even posts here from time time.