One Pool Shot for ONE MILLION - How Would You Handle the Pressure???

[CJ Wiley]

The signed pictures could be available within 3 weeks.

CJ this is one truly amazing picture! I dare say its perhaps the best picture I've seen to date that doesn't feature my wife or little one. Any chance I can buy a copy of it to put up in my poolroom?

I do have some copies of this picture that I've held on to for many years. They are big, poster size copies that would ideal for hanging in a pool room or game room.

My intention is to get Earl (and myself) to sign them for those that want this memorabilia....I've been in contact with Earl's booking agent setting up some things for the future and as soon as I'm able I'll let everyone know.

The signed pictures could be available within 3 weeks.

 

[flyvirginiaguy]

That shot was a hanger for the way Earl played back then.

 

[Luxury]

That shot was a hanger for the way Earl played back then.

Absolutely. But not with a cool million on the line.

 

[CJ Wiley]

Earl claimed that Jimmy Rempe showed him how to make the bridge he used to make.....

I would have lined up like I'm about to crush the shot with an open bridge then cock way back and purposefully whiff the entire cue ball with full extension.

Huge crowd reaction and its okay because it was just a warm up stroke.

That would be hilarious, and probably give someone a heart attack.

Actually Earl claimed that Jimmy Rempe showed him how to make the bridge he used to make that shot. He described how the bridge works with the rail to make sure his cue CAN NOT to off line. So he did have a special technique (or system) to shoot under that amount of pressure. 'His Game is the Teacher'

 

[hang-the-9]

That would be hilarious, and probably give someone a heart attack.

Actually Earl claimed that Jimmy Rempe showed him how to make the bridge he used to make that shot. He described how the bridge works with the rail to make sure his cue CAN NOT to off line. So he did have a special technique (or system) to shoot under that amount of pressure. 'His Game is the Teacher'

I just went to the first post to see if I could see this bridge hehe.

I'm guessing it's the one where you have your middle finger extended and running the cue along side it right? Can't tell for sure, but looks that way in the pic.

 

[CJ Wiley]

.we all know the feeling

Absolutely. But not with a cool million on the line.

It's difficult to imagine that kind of pressure, I've seen great players "dog it" for much less.....we all know the feeling.

 

[backplaying]

It's difficult to imagine that kind of pressure, I've seen great players "dog it" for much less.....we all know the feeling.

Can anyone name a player in the history of pool, that handled pressure like Earl?

 

[(((Satori)))]

Can anyone name a player in the history of pool, that handled pressure like Earl?

Buddy Hall

Assuming you are using "like" to mean "as well as" not "the same as."

 

[gentleman789]

Earl the pearl in the kid rock song is about Earl Monroe the basketball player, I had to look that one up a few years ago.

I think it is about Earl...here are the Lyrics:

The black hat is back, in original form
The legible creditable inevitable storm
Way past the norm, still misbehavin
Finger in the air and the flag still wavin
Young crones don't test the boss
Cause I got this sewn like Betsy Ross
You can floss and front
You can taunt and tease
But you can't **** with rhymes like these
Thumpin like a drum kit
With rifs that split picks
Pumpin for the kids who twist spliffs and sip fifths
I got the gift I'm about to unwrap it
8 ball side pocket
8 ball in my jacket
Pussy and blow you now how I live
Can't say that Kid
**** off I just did
Watch me twirl like Earl the pearl
Or just keep on Kid Rockin in the free world


He refers to pool ( 8 ball side pocket) so I guess he really means Earl Strickland when it says "watch me twirl like Earl the pearl"

The song is called "Forever" by Kid Rock....
Here is a link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etVs5iS2JZY

Around the 2:45 mark....

 

[CJ Wiley]

Who's the best pressure player? Hmmmmmm, Earl, Buddy, Sigel???

Buddy Hall

Assuming you are using "like" to mean "as well as" not "the same as."

Buddy has held up to incredible pressure in his career, and Mike Sigel was super tough as well. I believe there's only a handful in history that could have done what Earl did in running those 11 racks in a row.

Who's the best pressure player? Hmmm, I guess it's a matter of opinion and track record.

'The Game Teaches Pressure'

 

[Luxury]

The only pressure I can imagine someone feeling nearly as close to Earl's million dollar shot would be a tough shot down the rail where if you miss it's likely to hang in a hill hill match that determines the Mosconi cup winner.

I felt way more pressure in a sudden death situation on a team, trying to get into the money than I did gambling high one on one.

 

[Poolhalljunkie]

Signed pictures

I do have some copies of this picture that I've held on to for many years. They are big, poster size copies that would ideal for hanging in a pool room or game room.

My intention is to get Earl (and myself) to sign them for those that want this memorabilia....I've been in contact with Earl's booking agent setting up some things for the future and as soon as I'm able I'll let everyone know.

The signed pictures could be available within 3 weeks.

How much do you plan on selling them for?

 

[CJ Wiley]

the REAL THING, not "Diet Earl," not "Earl Lite," and not "Sugar Free Earl".

That shot was a hanger for the way Earl played back then.

He is certainly one of the most feared shot-makers of all time, that's for certain.

EARL IS EARL and we should be happy that we get the REAL THING, not "Diet Earl," not "Earl Lite," and not "Sugar Free Earl"...... some people don't appreciate the fact that Earl doesn't act like they want him to, or thing he "should," however, can't we just enjoy the Genuine, Uncut, "Real Thing"?

'The Real Game is the Teacher'

 

[AtLarge]

... some people don't appreciate the fact that Earl doesn't act like they want him to, or thing he "should," however, can't we just enjoy the Genuine, Uncut, "Real Thing"? ...

Profane, unsportsmanlike conduct is sometimes a bit difficult to enjoy.

 

[CJ Wiley]

Earl is no different than many superstars

Profane, unsportsmanlike conduct is sometimes a bit difficult to enjoy.

Yes, there's many things in life that are "difficult to enjoy".....too bad we don't live in a perfect sports world, with perfect people and perfect personalities.....however, none of us are perfect.....Earl is no different than many superstars, he's just unfortunate to not have been guided and directed by professionals.


'The Game is the Teacher'

 

[jason]

This is the shot in the 10th Game for Earl Stickland to win the Million Dollar Challenge - One Shot for One Million - How would you hold up under the pressure? I'm guessing only 50% of us would even hit the 9 Ball, unless it was on the right "shake".

I don't know if I would make the shot or not, but I damn sure wish I had a chance at it!

 

[CJ Wiley]

a shot at a million

I don't know if I would make the shot or not, but I damn sure wish I had a chance at it!

There are few players that wouldn't want a shot at a million during their career. It looks like this opportunity may happen again, there's certainly encouraging signs.

 

[JB Cases]

I would miss the cue ball.

 

[CJ Wiley]

few men would admit it.

I would miss the cue ball.

I have a feeling you wouldn't be the only one :wink: ... of course few men would admit it.

 

[CJ Wiley]

Statement By Earl Strickland Today on FaceBook

Earl Strickland: (Posted earlier today by Earl)

CJ Wiley is in the process of producing a documentary regarding this event. Therefore, until the release of the documentary, I will provide a public statement released by John McChesney and to answer the question- Yes, I was paid!
Earl and the truth about the "Dallas Million Dollar Challenge"

The " Dallas Million Dollar Challenge" where Earl ran the 11 racks ... Thursday, April 11, 1996
I - John McChesney, Robin Adair and Jay Helfert were the tournament directors at the event at CJ's Billiard Palace in Dallas, Texas. The stipulation in the ( payment ) rules were instituted by the insurance company underwriter: SDS ... as follows: the last 5 racks had to be racked by a neutral racker and filmed/taped. The reason Earl had to run 11 racks is that the tournament format was "rack your own" and he simply would not stop at 5 .. and racked his own at 6 and ran
out; then, I forced him to stop by stating that he would have to run 11 and Jay Helfert then began the racking for racks number: 7,8,9,10 & 11 ( the last 5 racks ); and the filming/taping began. Every spectator and every player in the event witnessed the remaining 5 racks .. as tournament play completely halted when it became apparent, that Earl had a chance to complete the run. I assure you that nothing was rigged in this event .. particularly the tables .. they were all triple shimmed new black Gold Crowns with new Championship Tournament grade cloth.
The reason for the delay in payment to Earl was due to lack of communications between the following 2 parties; The Marketing Continuum ( the PCA/CJ Wiley hired them as their marketing company ); and, SDS underwriters. The insurance had been "bound" pursuant to Texas State Law, but the insurance company wanted to fight .. but in the end settled with both Earl and the PCA/CJ. Incidentally, in order for SDS to underwrite the event .. statistical information had to be obtained and certified as to how difficult running 10 racks in tournament play would be; that information was provided by the PHD and Department of Statistical Information at the University of Texas and his/their department concluded that the odds were 1 in 6.5+-million attempts. Earl was playing Nick Mannino in the match and the final score was 15-1.
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Jesse Piercey I've always said earl is the best to ever play the game .
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