Portland Don Watson

Hey, whats that smudged out handwriting on the pic in UR avatar?

UR niece and her blond friend are cute!!

Brian
 
I played Portland Don in Los Angeles back in the late sixties. Man could that man play. After he beat me I had to go back and donate to him again just to watch him play. Seems like he was always on the right side of the ball, and shot so smooth. I have talked to a lot of old timers and most agree that he was as good as anybody. I tried to pattern a lot of my style after him because I was so impressed. What a player he was.
 
Bellflower Billiards

Back in the 70's, Don used to hang around Bellflower Billiards as did almost everyone else. They used to have a "Pay Ball" game on the 10' snooker table up front of the room near the counter. They played for almost any amount from $5 and $10 up to $100 per ball. One night Don walked up and asked if there was any open spots...Ronnie among others asked Don what he was drinking? Don said just some beer. I think it was Ronnie who said I'll buy you some Schnapps and then you can play!
He played real smooth.
 
I don't have any stories of seeing him playing great pool as when I got to know him he was 70ish and played well above average, but not champion speed. He was a absolute gentleman at and away from the table. He lived his last years around Atlanta and I got to see him once in a while at tournaments. He loved to play and would enter the events. They still made him play the A+ Pro division even though he had little chance. He never complained and would win a match or two before a champion would put him out. The day he passed away I was at a tournament and they had a minute of silence in rememberence. I wish I would have asked him to tell me some stories. He was usually quite and just watched and played.
Chris
www.hightowercues.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
 
cueman said:
I don't have any stories of seeing him playing great pool as when I got to know him he was 70ish and played well above average, but not champion speed. He was a absolute gentleman at and away from the table. He lived his last years around Atlanta and I got to see him once in a while at tournaments. He loved to play and would enter the events. They still made him play the A+ Pro division even though he had little chance. He never complained and would win a match or two before a champion would put him out. The day he passed away I was at a tournament and they had a minute of silence in rememberence. I wish I would have asked him to tell me some stories. He was usually quite and just watched and played.
Chris
www.hightowercues.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
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Thank you for posting.:)
 
cueman said:
I don't have any stories of seeing him playing great pool as when I got to know him he was 70ish and played well above average, but not champion speed. He was a absolute gentleman at and away from the table. He lived his last years around Atlanta and I got to see him once in a while at tournaments. He loved to play and would enter the events. They still made him play the A+ Pro division even though he had little chance. He never complained and would win a match or two before a champion would put him out. The day he passed away I was at a tournament and they had a minute of silence in rememberence. I wish I would have asked him to tell me some stories. He was usually quite and just watched and played.
Chris
www.hightowercues.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
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What year was that?
Did he Smoke?
Do you know what Kind of Cue he was playing with?

Thanx,
CH:D
 
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