Keith McCready Alive and Kickin'

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The front cover of the March 2026 issue of Billiards Digest says Keith McCready is Alive and Kickin'. Believe it.

A great article appears that not only relates Keith's great story but takes note of how Jennie (JAM in these AZB parts) influenced his life for the better and has kept him grounded as he continues to navigate life as a senior citizen.

Even if you don't get Billiards Digest, borrow your friend's copy and make sure you read this excellent article.
 
sjm said:
The front cover of the March 2026 issue of Billiards Digest says Keith McCready is Alive and Kickin'. Believe it.

A great article appears that not only relates Keith's great story but takes note of how Jennie (JAM in these AZB parts) influenced his life for the better and has kept him grounded as he continues to navigate life as a senior citizen.

Even if you don't get Billiards Digest, borrow your friend's copy and make sure you read this excellent article.
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Thank you for the lead Sir. Keith has certainly been a staple of American pool for a number of years. Probably inspired/entertained more U.S. pool players than many who come to mind.
 
yea i was around him and many of the guys back then. didnt look up much to keith then as he wasn't much. but now he has changed and i do look up to him and wish him well.
as said he was about the best in his prime and lasted for a time. destroyed himself but luckily things turned for the best and he gets to live out his golden years happy.
his and my friend cole as well as most others went early. not bad luck but how they lived. but they lived hard and did it well.

times have moved on and so has life for most of the now old timers. the new players look on and have no idea of the fun, excitement, and things of sorrow and joy back then.
its a new day and age.
 
Hell of a long, but good, read....well written. The paragraph that hit me most:

"Jennie points to a match between Keith and the late George “Ginky” SanSouci on the front table at Hard Times in Bellflower, California, many years ago. The bet was eight-ahead for $8000 playing 9-ball. Keith was in dead stroke and ahead five games, when suddenly Ginky got a phone call and instantly broke down in tears; his mom had died. Keith, playing with his own money, let Ginky out of the bet and told him to go home and take care of his family. “I didn't want him to play under those circumstances,” he says. “I mean, money is important. Don't get me wrong. But it's not that important.” Ginky never forgot Keith's kindness that day and the two remained good friends until Ginky died in 2011. “That's who Keith is,” Jennie says."
 
Patrick Johnson said:
Yeah, you shouldn't try it without a lot of experience.

pj
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Even then it can be difficult. My grandmother was 93 the final time I was with her. She told me she was lonely because all her friends had passed.
She gave up on living her life. That was her choice, now her son, my Uncle will be 99 in August. He’s a fighter and I can’t wait for to see him turn 100 in 2027!!

Hope your well Patrick, last time I saw you was when Scott Lee was in town visiting his Mom. RIP Scott Lee, a great guy gone to soon!
 
maha said:
yea i was around him and many of the guys back then. didnt look up much to keith then as he wasn't much. but now he has changed and i do look up to him and wish him well.
as said he was about the best in his prime and lasted for a time. destroyed himself but luckily things turned for the best and he gets to live out his golden years happy.
his and my friend cole as well as most others went early. not bad luck but how they lived. but they lived hard and did it well.

times have moved on and so has life for most of the now old timers. the new players look on and have no idea of the fun, excitement, and things of sorrow and joy back then.
its a new day and age.
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The environment that created players like them and us - we shall never see the likes of again.
I'm fortunate to have made it thru relatively unscathed.
It's all relative.😉
 
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