Mosconi vs Balukas - " It's a woman's game "
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Good article, Mr. Bond.
Although I find Mosconi's comments somewhat misplaced.
Perhaps he didn't realize what he was saying at the time.
In the article, Mosconi says, "Well, it [pool] is a women's [sic] game to begin with."
It's a woman's game merely because it requires a delicate touch?
That delicate touch is called eye-hand coordination, of which men (in general) naturally excel over women.
Yes, the game is physical, e.g. pushing balls around the table, but that transfer of physical activity is driven by an innate skill—eye-hand coordination.
Mosconi's second comment, "But they lack the necessary experience in competition" is also not valid.
Women's pool has surpassed its fledgling days;
they have been competing seriously in formal tournaments now for nearly two decades.
All that competition experience has not produced one woman who can hang with the men.
It's not a knock on the ladies. It's just the way it is.
Sorry, Mosconi, pool is definitely not a woman's game, and years of competition was not the missing "ingredient" for them to be on par with men.
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1973
You may not realize that Willie's comment was made in 1973. He was correct. At that time, no women had the experience of the top male players. You're forgetting that back than and today, there were and are far fewer women playing pool than men for a number of reasons. But there are still women competing successfully with men in many sports.
Interesting that you know more about pool than Mr. Mosconi did in 1973.
You may not realize that Willie's comment was made in 1973. He was correct. At that time, no women had the experience of the top male players. You're forgetting that back than and today, there were and are far fewer women playing pool than men for a number of reasons. But there are still women competing successfully with men in many sports.
Interesting that you know more about pool than Mr. Mosconi did in 1973.
You'll notice that the article mentions the National Open that was currently under way.
(Aug 7-11. )
41 years ago to the day.
Anyone else find it amazing that the women's reigning champ was 14?
Do we have any 14 year olds doing this today?
Would Barry let a 14 yr old into the u.s. open?
Would you?
(Aug 7-11. )
41 years ago to the day.
Anyone else find it amazing that the women's reigning champ was 14?
Do we have any 14 year olds doing this today?
Would Barry let a 14 yr old into the u.s. open?
Would you?
I believe Lori Jon Jones was roughly the same age when she won a similar title, not long after that. The comments about women playing didn't surprise me as much as his comments about the "state of pool today (1973)". It's like he took a time machine and read our threads on pro pool here on AZB. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
that is what is sad
That is what is sad, about 90% of what Willie said is spot on today. Gives some idea that those wanting more for pool are tilting at windmills.
Hu
That is what is sad, about 90% of what Willie said is spot on today. Gives some idea that those wanting more for pool are tilting at windmills.
Hu
How was women's pool a head of mens pool when these comments were made? lol He was spot on with his comments.. more importantly at this point in his life when he made the comments he forgot more about the game then you'll ever know. Thanks for the funny read though! :thumbup:
"this guy Fats" Ahahahaha- Willie hated Fats as much as anyone can hate anyone i think. Just the fact that Fats Yapped about beating "everybody" and implying Willie was one of them irked him to no end. WIllie wasn't a real pleasant guy to begin with I've been told.
The one time Fats finally beat Willie in one of those TV things, the cameras caught Willie with tears in his eyes. As i recall the first chance fats got to speak, Fats spoke about what a great champion Willie was and how he didnt like losing to anyone-more or less trying to 'cover' for Willie's tears. He was truly trying to make Willie feel better and not trying to puff himself up IMHO. Fats from ALL accounts was a very nice guy-Willie not so much.
The one time Fats finally beat Willie in one of those TV things, the cameras caught Willie with tears in his eyes. As i recall the first chance fats got to speak, Fats spoke about what a great champion Willie was and how he didnt like losing to anyone-more or less trying to 'cover' for Willie's tears. He was truly trying to make Willie feel better and not trying to puff himself up IMHO. Fats from ALL accounts was a very nice guy-Willie not so much.