Jr. Harris
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pineknot said:
The last I heard, Jr lives in the Dallas/Ft worth area and has given the game up. He told me he was helping his lady friend with her business in that area.
Jr was without a doubt, one of the best shot makers I ever saw. The last time I saw him play was in the Texas Open about 3-4 years ago.
ironman said:
He's probably still peddling around in an old Volvo. He loved those cars.
JR Harris
Last time I saw Jr Harris he was playing out of Scott Smith's place, The Bankshot is Colorado Springs in the late 70's or early 80's. Forgive the memory, it's going quick. A very fast paced player to say the least. He must have been using high octane.
Last time I saw Jr Harris he was playing out of Scott Smith's place, The Bankshot is Colorado Springs in the late 70's or early 80's. Forgive the memory, it's going quick. A very fast paced player to say the least. He must have been using high octane.
jay helfert said:
Yes he did love them. The wreck he had in one 20 years ago darn near killed him though. He was out of it for a few years there and then made his big come back on the old McDermott Tour and played reallwell for many years and then just sort of pooped out with the game.
He stayed with me for over a month in the mid 80's in Venice Beach. He ran all over L.A. playing pool and getting in action. He made money and beat some good players. I remember his only loser was to Bill Mielke. Junior was stubborn and couldn't believe this guy with the little punch stroke could beat him. But Bill just didn't miss any balls. I tried to point this out to Junior, but he would hear none of it. He kept saying "I can beat this guy". They played two or three times at the House Of Billiards in Santa Monica.
He was living in Colo. Springs back then, with a lady who I did not know. I last saw him at the U.S. Open in 1998 or 99. I hope he is well. He was always a fun guy to be around, and quite ethical in his dealings. He actually chipped in on groceries etc. Junior had a long career, maybe 25-30 years. Sometimes players just get burned out from the lifestyle. Constant travel, looking for games and living day to day. Once I had my first pool room, I never went back to that life.
If anyone sees him in Dallas, please tell him Jay sends his best wishes. I suspect he will show up at Billy Cardones new poolroom there. Maybe out of curiosity more than anything else. I always say, "Once a poolplayer, always a poolplayer."
I always called him "June Bug", so use that name when you see him. He will chuckle.
He was living in Colo. Springs back then, with a lady who I did not know. I last saw him at the U.S. Open in 1998 or 99. I hope he is well. He was always a fun guy to be around, and quite ethical in his dealings. He actually chipped in on groceries etc. Junior had a long career, maybe 25-30 years. Sometimes players just get burned out from the lifestyle. Constant travel, looking for games and living day to day. Once I had my first pool room, I never went back to that life.
If anyone sees him in Dallas, please tell him Jay sends his best wishes. I suspect he will show up at Billy Cardones new poolroom there. Maybe out of curiosity more than anything else. I always say, "Once a poolplayer, always a poolplayer."
I always called him "June Bug", so use that name when you see him. He will chuckle.
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pineknot said:
I ran into him in a golf game at a bowling alley in Colorado Springs many years ago. He did something I have never seen, before or since. He could jump over his own leg. He would pick up one leg, hold it in his hand and jump over it with his other leg. You had to see it to believe it. He could still do it when I ran into him in Ca years later. John Henderson
jrhendy said:
Excuse me. What are you smoking John? Whatever it is, I want some.
Just teasing ya. Of course Junior can jump over his own leg.
He can also turn himself inside out. It's not pretty, but quite interesting.
jr was not shy about giving me the nuts
nor was he reluctant to outrun the same
fearless players always beat me
i have a lot better luck with those that are considered smart
i have not seen jr in 20 years,nor have i thought about looking
for him,guys like jr and bushwhacker fill me with fear
nor was he reluctant to outrun the same
fearless players always beat me
i have a lot better luck with those that are considered smart
i have not seen jr in 20 years,nor have i thought about looking
for him,guys like jr and bushwhacker fill me with fear
Never heard of him. If he is in or around Dallas I will let you know shortly. Put several feelers out.
Strange
I was thinking of him today when reading the Leil "JR " Gay thread. I do not know him but saw him play JR Gay at Northfield Billiards in 99 or 2000. Two Jr 's playing.
I was thinking of him today when reading the Leil "JR " Gay thread. I do not know him but saw him play JR Gay at Northfield Billiards in 99 or 2000. Two Jr 's playing.