He is talking Mark Tadd unless he has a different name. He was the best player I have ever seen. Practiced all the time. I watched him break the balls for 4 hours. Just break and re-rack. I asked him why and he said
all he needed was to be able to see the first one. He would also throw balls
on the table and run out for hours. Rarely if ever missing.
He played poker in Vegas and won a bunch and then lost a few times and
split. He became a born again christian. I think he still plays but rarely and probably never in a poll room that is open.
I have had two people tell me that they played poker online with a
guy that is said to me Mark. I think it might have just been
someone BSing.
I wish he would come back into the sport.
With my own eyes I watched him offer Archer the eight, Townsend the 8,
Tommy Kennedy the 8, and then finally David Grossman the 7.
Some people through David some money and they played. I think David won the first 5 or so and then messed up and Mark won that game and
then ran 7 racks. It was over.
I have heard great stories about him and was lucky enough to see him play a
few times. real nice guy. Kinda quiet.
Rickw said:
Do you mean Mark Haddad or Snake? He's a very good 1pocket player, right? This Mark got into religion a few years ago too, that's why I think this is who you're talking about.
QUOTE=thebigdog]Does anywone know what ever happened to Mark Tad? I have brought up his name in a couple of threads. I have also seen other people mention his name on occasion. Seems like the guy just disappeared off the face of the Earth. I find it hard to believe that so many people I talk to in pool halls have no idea who Mark Tad is. This guy was probobly one of the top 5 players in the world just 10 years ago or so. He was completely feearless and would play anyone, usually on his own dime!
I know the story about Mark going back to Utah and being born again. I was wonderring if anyone knows anything about what he is doing these days, or if he is playing at all?
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