Props to Jose for coming in second at the Open. An amazing feat for a man in his mid 50's. Is always on the road and has no fear against anyone. Plays anyone and every game. Talk to him sometimes. He is very approachable and can tell you about the great games he's had with some of the legends of the game.
Jose Parica-Heart of a lion
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King Cueball
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Yeah jose is a very good player. when he is on the top of his game he can kill anyone!! I remember in the legends of 9ball He killed Efren by the score of 11-4 His break was one of the best ive seen it looked like he got a shot on the lowest ball everytime and ran out!! Efren being my favorite player i was Upsett!!! lol lol.
That guy sure can jump accurately.
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Jose Parica is like Magic Johnson, and Efren like M. Jordan, both are true heroes and legends of the game here in the philippines, Jose "amang" Parica was the first true legend here in the philippines. I grew up hearing his name. But im a die hard fan of Efren.
I too am a big fan of Efren. I brought up Jose's name because I wondered why with all his accomplishments and abilities he never got the recognition he deserves. Is it because of his personality? Efren is happy and out going while Jose is a little dark and a little bit cocky. When he was the player of the year Billiards Digest who usually puts the player of the year on their cover put Jennifer Chens instead. I still think he ranks with one of the all time greats.
Jose Parica is a superior pool player, won the first world championship in Tokyo at its inception. He always ranks in the top in most tournaments he attends, if not first place. Since he currently holds the senior title, it would have been nice to see him win the U.S. Open. Jeremy Jones, however, is the 2003 U.S. Open champion and is very deserved of this title.
At Big Apple tournament in NYC, I had the opportunity to see five Philipino pool players: Santos, Alex, Bustie, Efren, and Jose. Santos is the quiet one, a very unassuming peaceful kind of guy, but loves the action. Alex is the new generation of great Philipino players, a great entertainer, talent beyond belief, and is loved by all who meet him. Bustie is the showman, always plays hard before the crowd, and can really pull himself out of some tough spots on the table as well as making life difficult for any opponent in competition. Efren has matured and although he loves the game of pocket billiards and is heralded as a national treasure by his fellow countrymen, he seems to enjoy a good game of chess just as much. Jose is the road warrior, never afraid to play anybody, full of confidence, and one of the nicest people you will ever meet, very approachable.
By the way, I had thought the score between Jose and Efren was 11 to 3, at least that is the way Jose tells it. If this is the same tournament in California, Efren knocked Jose in the loser's bracket, and Jose climbed back up to the top only to face Efren again, "spanking" him with a score of 11 to 3. Although Jose and Efren are good friends, they both come from the same generation of pool players and still enjoy a little rivalry from time to time.
I think Jose Parica is an outstanding pool player, a champion who holds hundred of titles, and is one of the finest players currently on the tournament trail. Whatever tournament he participates, he is a crowd-pleaser. Everybody loves to watch Jose play.
ManlyShot
At Big Apple tournament in NYC, I had the opportunity to see five Philipino pool players: Santos, Alex, Bustie, Efren, and Jose. Santos is the quiet one, a very unassuming peaceful kind of guy, but loves the action. Alex is the new generation of great Philipino players, a great entertainer, talent beyond belief, and is loved by all who meet him. Bustie is the showman, always plays hard before the crowd, and can really pull himself out of some tough spots on the table as well as making life difficult for any opponent in competition. Efren has matured and although he loves the game of pocket billiards and is heralded as a national treasure by his fellow countrymen, he seems to enjoy a good game of chess just as much. Jose is the road warrior, never afraid to play anybody, full of confidence, and one of the nicest people you will ever meet, very approachable.
By the way, I had thought the score between Jose and Efren was 11 to 3, at least that is the way Jose tells it. If this is the same tournament in California, Efren knocked Jose in the loser's bracket, and Jose climbed back up to the top only to face Efren again, "spanking" him with a score of 11 to 3. Although Jose and Efren are good friends, they both come from the same generation of pool players and still enjoy a little rivalry from time to time.
I think Jose Parica is an outstanding pool player, a champion who holds hundred of titles, and is one of the finest players currently on the tournament trail. Whatever tournament he participates, he is a crowd-pleaser. Everybody loves to watch Jose play.
ManlyShot
One time I stopped into Hard Times in Bellflower as I had a few hours to kill. Jose teamed up with Antonio Lining against Efren and Rudolfo Luat for some one pocket. Efren was coaching Luat and Parica Lining. Even though they were playing for only $20 a man they were playing like their life depended on it. No one shot for their hole as Efren and Parica put on some real tough safeties. There were a lot of intentional scratches taken. If someone made one mistake it was 8 and out. There were only a handful of people there as it was at some odd afternoon hour but it was the most incredible game I ever saw. I think there was something more on the line than the money.
Years ago when Efren showed up after Jose had been here for a few years, I asked Jose how he would beat Efren and he said that he would like to play 21 ahead because Efren then had bad teeth and smoked. Then if it took a couple of days then he Parica would win because of his good health. Now Efren has no teeth, doesn't smoke and is very healthy. On any given day they can beat each other but at Hollywood Billiards I saw Efren taking down shots of liquer before his final match with Parica that he (Efren) lost.
I look at Jose like a half-empty glass of water.
He has all the talent in the world but he does not like practicing anymore. If he practiced like he did back in '96 and '97, he might become player of the year again. After being the player of the year in '97 he did get in the money of any single PBT event the year after.
He has all the talent in the world but he does not like practicing anymore. If he practiced like he did back in '96 and '97, he might become player of the year again. After being the player of the year in '97 he did get in the money of any single PBT event the year after.