The classic "Roadrunners" photo
A friend was with Larry at the hospital when he spoke to Ronnie Allen on the phone. The Prince described the worst consequence of having a terminal condition: "Now my bookie is making me post my bets..."
Larry had a sense of humor that wouldn't quit. I watched him play Mike Zuglan during a Joss tour event. It was in Mike X's room in New Bedford, Mass. Larry had enjoyed quite a few Szambucas and as he strode past Evgeny Stalev, the Russian phenom who was amid a 6 rack run to beat Strickland, he said "how's it hangin' Boris?..." and went on to his own match.
Grady Mathews told me that no man could match up better at straight pool than Larry. Few if any have inspired so many New England players
He was quite a character. His picture hangs at Snookers in the New England Pool and Billiard Hall of Fame.
