Ok, since this is winding down, here is my last post. I received this email from Bert about him remembering Rambow and Willie Hoppe - it is pretty fun and touching so I thought I'd share (Warning: many of you will think Fatboy wrote it, if you know what I mean, but I will fix the big pieces and added some punctuation):
"in 1946 i met him (Rambow) and bought 2 cues from him, the man who took me there was also a very close friend of both he and hoppe who i played a game with the next day at my dads american legion meeting. i still remember that night i was "the returningg war hero" and hoppe put his hand on my shoulder and said "son, just enjoy" i was so excited i almost wet my pants! by the yhe way both cues were $26.50 apiece.
Dave, in chicago hoppe would play exabitions with Joe Chamaco i watched every game After the game was overmy dad my mother and i went with Hoppe for coffee Dave, that's anoother storry about a 9 rail bank. Hoppe told me how to make it while we were at the coffee shop that's another story."
I hope you enjoyed the excerpt from the man himself, Bert.
And thanks for doing this, it was a blast to follow and contribute.
Dave
Yes, I believe this winding down! And this all started over "What Cuemakers were in the Smithsonian." I know this list will never be completed, but we have gain a little bit more insight of who were apprentices, workers at Bert shop.
I want to Thankssssss All who post here whether we agree or not!!!!!!! Special THANKZZZZZ to Poolhustler and 12Squared.
All are welcome to use [permission granted] this Cuemaker Tree. Please remember it still work in progress and may be incorrect.
I will be posting any update or major change when I see fit.
More Bert and his apprentices or workers stories would be appreciated!!!!!!!!!
Again Thank All
Bob Watson
