Over 80

pt109

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I saw Don Feeney play last summer, he still looked pretty good.
Not sure if’ he’s 80, looked more like 65. He’s been around a long time

Don Feeney is an amazing man....and he might be 90....at least 89.
In ‘95, he had seven grandchildren...he has probably achieved “great”by now.

Don is a contender for ‘over 80’ champ...he’s a lock for the 90 category.
 

jay helfert

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Don Feeney is an amazing man....and he might be 90....at least 89.
In ‘95, he had seven grandchildren...he has probably achieved “great”by now.

Don is a contender for ‘over 80’ champ...he’s a lock for the 90 category.

He had me fooled. I thought he was much younger, maybe mid 70's.
 

bstroud

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He still plays pretty good , nothing like he used to.
I remember him in the late 60s early 70s , not missing a ball for hours it seemed.
Especially the nine ball.
He just couldn't bring his "A" game against a big name, for some reason.
I remember road men that came through over the years that beat him, and if they had hung around for a week and he got comfortable with them, he could give them the 8 ball, and rob them.
Lots more to pool than making balls.

Kenny was the strongest working 9 ball player of his time.

We had many tough sessions in Columbus and he was a hard man to beat.
Bet his money and was a gentleman to play with.

Bill S.
 

Sealegs50

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Don Feeney is an amazing man....and he might be 90....at least 89.
In ‘95, he had seven grandchildren...he has probably achieved “great”by now.

Don is a contender for ‘over 80’ champ...he’s a lock for the 90 category.

"New York Larry" Gendler (larry732) might still give him a challenge. I am pretty sure Larry is 90, maybe 91.
 

pt109

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I still like Kenny McCoy in Columbus ;)

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Kenny was the strongest working 9 ball player of his time.

We had many tough sessions in Columbus and he was a hard man to beat.
Bet his money and was a gentleman to play with.

Bill S.

Call a man by his given name, youse guys....
...he is THE TRUCKDRIVER.....
...And he ended many a roadplayer’s trip....
...Vickery couldn’t get there.
 

iusedtoberich

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He is deceased now, but the best older player I personally saw play in person was Patch Eye Henry. He played one pocket unbelievably well even in his old age.
 

pt109

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Tom Collins....well into his 80s.
He might be best known as a snooker player...several times American champion....
...but when I first knew him, he was Michigan 14.1 champion for two years in a row.
He and Don Feeney were on the winning team, at least twice, for the International
Snooker Association world title.

He probably still has a JW in his collection if some geezer wants to try him at pool.
 

ghostball

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That sounds about right. We actually talked about our ages and how old I was when we first met in Clearwater, but for the life of me I can remember what was said. By the time I’m his age I will need to have my address pinned to my shirt so I can make it home.

Ray’s still hitting balls and giving lessons a few times a week so i would think he’d be the favorite.

Hi everybody,Happy New year. To all that would like to know my chin is 10 inches from the cue and i will be 84 this Feb.
Ray
 

jay helfert

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Hi everybody,Happy New year. To all that would like to know my chin is 10 inches from the cue and i will be 84 this Feb.
Ray

Howya hittin' 'em Ray? I laugh when I think about you. Everyeone thought you were a "Straight Pool" player only. That is until you kicked their ass at 9-Ball or One Pocket. You sir, were a POOL PLAYER, and one of the best in my book. Just as important is that you were always a gentleman, win or lose. I miss that sly grin of yours when you pulled off a good shot or left your man in a dead trap. There are some things we never forget.
 
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