Player with the most Charecter
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hemicudas said:
Scotty is one of my favorites too. Nicest guy in the world and once you get to know him a little, he will keep you in stitches. He is incredibly funny.
If a bar room brawl breaks out, I hope and pray he's on my side. Not a trouble maker though.
Earl Strickland.
I was at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships in Las Vegas last summer...
Earl was playing Rodolfo Luat in the second round. Toward the end of the last rack, when Luat was about to close out an 11-7 victory, everyone seemed to be cheering for him...
That is when Earl took the initiative to turn around and face the crowd and say: "If I hear one more person clap, I'm gonna whip my d*ck out and piss all over the table."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Not sure if you'd call that character, but it sure as heck is memorable...lol
I was at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships in Las Vegas last summer...
Earl was playing Rodolfo Luat in the second round. Toward the end of the last rack, when Luat was about to close out an 11-7 victory, everyone seemed to be cheering for him...
That is when Earl took the initiative to turn around and face the crowd and say: "If I hear one more person clap, I'm gonna whip my d*ck out and piss all over the table."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Not sure if you'd call that character, but it sure as heck is memorable...lol
jhendri2 said:
My favorite line of Alex's was when he was walking down the hall at the BCA after winning a match. He said loudly in a crowded room "I'm the best player in the country!!!!!"
Then, as every one started to stare at him he added: "I don't do too well here in the city, but out in the country, well, I'm the best around!"
I like watching pros that have fun playing pool..........
Luv2RunOut1
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A local pro around the LA area who is a character is Morro Paez, he curses real loud in spanish if he gets out of shape or misses, a real pleasure to watch.
jdelcue@emory.e said:Earl Strickland.
I was at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships in Las Vegas last summer...
Earl was playing Rodolfo Luat in the second round. Toward the end of the last rack, when Luat was about to close out an 11-7 victory, everyone seemed to be cheering for him...
That is when Earl took the initiative to turn around and face the crowd and say: "If I hear one more person clap, I'm gonna whip my d*ck out and piss all over the table."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Not sure if you'd call that character, but it sure as heck is memorable...lol
i was going to say Earl anyway, and that story just says exactly why! He is without a doubt the biggest character in the game i think. even when he's keeping quiet, all eyes are always on him, either waiting for some eccentric act, or marvelling at his skill at the table. that's how you know the man's got character.
Well, I definitely have my favorites. 
I can contribute a few names to the thread!
Shannon Daulton, without a doubt, is fun to watch, whether he's talking or chalking. Today, the seasoned veteran can be his opponent's worst nightmare, but his Southern drawl and charm always warms my heart. He can also sing a mean a capella!
Bobby Pickle is another player who always attracts a crowd whenever he's at the table. His gift of gab and his ability to match up is what separates him from the rest. I always enjoy seeing him play.
Fabio Petroni is GREAT to see when he's in rare form. In the heat of the battle, he's like a cat waiting to pounce, but he can keep up with the best of 'em when he gets to squawking. Something about his barking in an Italian accent, I guess. LOL
Dennis Hatch is a familiar name to the pool world, having acquired great feats when he was only a young'n. He, like other players I am close to and know, can be controversial at times, but when he's on, playing his game, he is poetry in motion, and if and when he is WINNING, he can be quite comical and enjoyable to see.
Jimmy Mataya is one of the funniest players I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Quick wit, smart as a whip, he is Mr. Comedy Central. An old-school player who has a deep passion for the game, but nowhere to display it in today's pool world. I like Jimmy a whole bunch.
Whenever I see Ronnie Wiseman in the pit, I mosey on over and set for a spell. Whether he's barking pre game, during the game, or post game, Ronnie makes me laugh. He practices old-school etiquette which makes him top shelf in my book.
Well, those are a few that come to my mind!
JAM
I can contribute a few names to the thread!
Shannon Daulton, without a doubt, is fun to watch, whether he's talking or chalking. Today, the seasoned veteran can be his opponent's worst nightmare, but his Southern drawl and charm always warms my heart. He can also sing a mean a capella!
Bobby Pickle is another player who always attracts a crowd whenever he's at the table. His gift of gab and his ability to match up is what separates him from the rest. I always enjoy seeing him play.
Fabio Petroni is GREAT to see when he's in rare form. In the heat of the battle, he's like a cat waiting to pounce, but he can keep up with the best of 'em when he gets to squawking. Something about his barking in an Italian accent, I guess. LOL
Dennis Hatch is a familiar name to the pool world, having acquired great feats when he was only a young'n. He, like other players I am close to and know, can be controversial at times, but when he's on, playing his game, he is poetry in motion, and if and when he is WINNING, he can be quite comical and enjoyable to see.
Jimmy Mataya is one of the funniest players I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Quick wit, smart as a whip, he is Mr. Comedy Central. An old-school player who has a deep passion for the game, but nowhere to display it in today's pool world. I like Jimmy a whole bunch.
Whenever I see Ronnie Wiseman in the pit, I mosey on over and set for a spell. Whether he's barking pre game, during the game, or post game, Ronnie makes me laugh. He practices old-school etiquette which makes him top shelf in my book.
Well, those are a few that come to my mind!
JAM
That's not character...that's mentally deranged....jdelcue@emory.e said:Earl Strickland.
I was at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships in Las Vegas last summer...
Earl was playing Rodolfo Luat in the second round. Toward the end of the last rack, when Luat was about to close out an 11-7 victory, everyone seemed to be cheering for him...
That is when Earl took the initiative to turn around and face the crowd and say: "If I hear one more person clap, I'm gonna whip my d*ck out and piss all over the table."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Not sure if you'd call that character, but it sure as heck is memorable...lol
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I agree with you there...he's quite the personality...he reminds me of Rodney Dangerfield....LOLz...A long time ago he gave me a comedic VHS tape on how to hustle...JAM said:
TAP TAP!!!Whenever I see Ronnie Wiseman in the pit, I mosey on over and set for a spell. Whether he's barking pre game, during the game, or post game, Ronnie makes me laugh. He practices old-school etiquette which makes him top shelf in my book.
Well, those are a few that come to my mind!
JAM
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LOLz...I have...hemicudas said:
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Craig Fales said:That's not character...that's mentally deranged....
I'm not so sure. I tend to think of Earl Strickland as a very unique character in today's pool world. He has more championship titles than any other American player I know of, and just last year, the BCA admitted him into their Hall of Fame, a hall of fame which represents industry members.
He is a popular player in any venue he steps foot in because Earl Strickland, in fact, is a character, one which attracts the masses. Why? Because one never knows what to expect, and this seems to be what draws crowds. Industry sponsors like crowds, and as such, they do see the benefit of controversy, something Earl is pretty good is stirring up.
One personal experience I endured was at the 2003 U.S. Open. The best player in the world today, Efren Reyes, was battling it out with Francisco Bustamante on the TV table, with the cameras rolling. Alex Pagulayan was playing Keith McCready on a side table.
The colloquy between Alex and Keith attracted the onlookers in the stands. Just when Keith was on the hill racing to 11, with Alex at 9, Keith has a straight-in shot on the 9-ball. He is caught up in the moment, dancing around the table like Fred Astaire and chirping like a fun-loving parakeet. I happened to glance over across the ballroom and noticed Marcus Chamat laughing so hard, he fell out of his bleacher seat.
Keith bent down over the table, aimed for the duck shot, and then looks up at the audience and says, "You can put this on the Internet." He fired and missed. The crowd became unglued. Alex is back at the table, but it didn't end there. The recording ceased on Efren and Bustie. They were cracking up, watching The Alex and Keith Show.
There is definitely a school of thought that some folks would rather see a pool match in silence. However, there are others who enjoy seeing a little character on the table; entertainment, if you will.
One thing I have witnessed on the tournament trail is that the players who provide action and entertainment seem to attract crowds. I am not saying whether this is right or wrong, but it seems to be that way on the American tournament trail.
Earl Strickland, whether you love him or hate him, is a character. He may be the BEST American player of my era. What is sad to me is that with all of his talent and his antics on a field of green, he ain't getting rich from pool. However, if you ever see him competing in any venue, he is surrounded by fans and foes alike. JMHO, FWIW.
JAM
Voodoo Daddy
One Pocket 101
I will cast my vote as a good East Coaster and say Larry Liscotti and Johnny Ervolino...characters unmatched
Voodoo Daddy said:
Thank you for mentioning Larry Lisciotti. He was, without a doubt, a very fun character in the history of American pool. His love of the game was evident, but his sense of humor is what made him so unique.
Jimmy Reid also deserves an Honorable Mention in this category of characters in pool! What a funny fellow!
JAM
JAM said:
I met Jimmy Reid in 1992 (I think it was), in Germany. He was there selling a line of cues (not sure who made them, maybe Mr. Helfert will know) while gambling around the country. He drew a crowd everywhere he went.
Speaking of Germany, there was a guy there by the name of...daggone it hate it when old age starts creeping...I can't for the life of me remember his name now...anyway, he would go up to all of the Germans in the pool hall and say "Spiel for a deal?", I about spit beer all over the table the first time I saw him do that. I can still see him walking around the pool hall "spiel for deal?"..."spiel for deal?"..."spiel for deal?" until he finally matched up.
Jim
i would have to say scotty townsend too if not the best character without a doubt the craziest