Paying it forward naturally

bklynjava

bklynjava

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I was contacted by a gentleman from www.bayridgebilliards.com
he said that he collects first addition books on billiards
and was wondering if Jean Balukas would sign his book.
I told him to send me the book and I would ask. :thumbup:

Here are the results and my small pay it forward to someone who loves the game.

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I watched Jean many years ago on television, at that time, she was shooting her best, she was a class act and ready to play anyone, and the men who said they would not play her because she was a girl, deep down, did not want to play her because she might just kick their a**.
 
irock said:
I watched Jean many years ago on television, at that time, she was shooting her best, she was a class act and ready to play anyone, and the men who said they would not play her because she was a girl, deep down, did not want to play her because she might just kick their a**.
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Yea that is the case and even today she still would kick butt...:thumbup:
 
That is awesome! I have 3 original press photos of Jean that I had framed together. I am not asking for her to sign them just wanted to share. But if she's ever in Fort Collins I would bug her about signing them! :). (Thanks, Lenny!)

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Close Up of 2 of the Photos:



Dave
 
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I actually contacted Jean by snail-mail through her family's room. She signed an 8x10 photo and sent along a personal note to me. For an autograph collector, it don't get no better than that!!
 
bklynjava said:
Great Press photos 12squared.
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Thanks, I really like the one of her going to school at the foot of the stairs. But I love the one on the bottom because it has Ray Abrams acting as the ref; I played out of Ray's room in Oak Park, MI (Cushion n Cue) until 1976 when I moved to CA.

It would be cool if you showed the pics to Jean. I have been a big fan of hers since she started going to Livonia, MI (another one of Ray's rooms) for the 14.1 tourneys w/the men in the early 70's. I even think I kept score for her match once. She was awesome.

dave
 
12squared said:
That is awesome! I have 3 original press photos of Jean that I had framed together. I am not asking for her to sign them just wanted to share. But if she's ever in Fort Collins I would bug her about signing them! :). (Thanks, Lenny!)

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Close Up of 2 of the Photos:



Dave
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I am glad they went to someone who appreciates them. You have something one of a kind bud. :thumbup:
 
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