Origin of One-Pocket

Mr. Bond

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It's a very old concept, and dates back further than many of the modern games we play today... ie 8ball, 9ball, 14.1.

This excerpt from 1826 describes the basics of the two games that One-Pocket is believed to be derived from:

1826 One Pocket Origins.JPG
 
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Its funny that some folks call it "one-hole" today, but probably didnt know that it started off that way.

Imagine playing one-pocket on a 12 foot table, with rounded cushions like snooker tables !
 
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