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Those are good. The feud was very real in the beginning on Mosconi's side. Fats could get under his skin like nobody else. Eventually Willie realized it was all part of the show and they became friends traveling together but I remember some money coming out on the table in response to some of Fat's taunts and Willie on the edge of getting physical which would have been hilarious considering the size of the two men.

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JAM said:
I agree. He sure did have some funny lines. Here's a couple cute Minnesota Fats' lines in this snippet:

Wanderone, with his hustler persona, enjoyed promoting the so-called "feud" with the reserved Mosconi. He would publicly state, "I may have 'given away' a few games to deserving competitiors, but I have never lost a real money game since I was old enough to spell 'Weeli Mesconi'".

Wanderone was notorious for his spontaneous wit. When he was named the "uncrowned king" because he never got actively involved in tournament circles, because he was too busy out hustling, his reply on his new title was: "You judge a king by the size of his wallet and his palace. You can leave the crown in the toilet." :D :D :D

JAM
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Damn true story..... Cliff gave a buddy of mine twenty bucks to stand at the door of a practice room which was at the US Open (I believe) and "ask everyone that walks through if they want to play some one pocket." After a little bit, Efren walks through the door, and my buddy didn't say anything. Efren walks on through. Cliff comes over, "You're fired. I said EVERYBODY." That Cliff is fearless or just plain crazy.
 
More of Fats

Playing against Mosconi in one of those televised matches, Fats starts his bantering with the audience. Then someone yells out, "Quit talking and just shoot!" Fats replies, "When I talk, E. F. Hutton listens!!"

This will only be funny to those old enough to remember the old E. F. Hutton commercials.
 
ShootingArts said:
Those are good. The feud was very real in the beginning on Mosconi's side. Fats could get under his skin like nobody else. Eventually Willie realized it was all part of the show and they became friends traveling together but I remember some money coming out on the table in response to some of Fat's taunts and Willie on the edge of getting physical which would have been hilarious considering the size of the two men.
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Here's another well-known Mosconi-versus-Fats story:

The Resorts International Shoot-Out in 1984, commentated by sports broadcaster John Madden, began with a trick shot competition between Wanderone, Mosconi, Steve Mizerak, and Allen Hopkins. The next event was Hopkins and Fats against Mosconi and Mizerak in seven-ball and nine-ball, but it was the next event that really made history. Wanderone and Mosconi came out of the gate with both barrels blazing in a one-on-one game of seven-ball, and Wanderone won the match. During an interview after the match, Wanderone was asked about his strategy to defeat Mosconi, and he replied, "I'll make the 7-ball on the break and end it. Then I'll help carry Willie out on a stretcher." Willie Mosconi blocked out Wanderone's chatter by wearing ear plugs during the exhibition, which didn't stop Wanderone from putting on a show for the fans. :D :D :D

I love that "Johnston City Hustling" YouTube link. The news anchor speaks about the man in the python shoes, none other than Minnesota Fats:

Then there's the King of the Hustlers, Minnesota Fats, who helped put the Johnston City tournament together. Fats lives about 12 miles from the show bar, but he never plays in the tournament. He waits for someone to win the $20,000 prize money and then shoots them for the cash. That's his hustle, but according to Fats, everybody's got one.

Then comes Minnesota Fats with his gift of gab:

Ain't Nixon hustling? Ain't he out shaking hands, 24 hours a day, trying to be the President? Hey, ain't everybody hustling? Yeah, everybody's scuffling. You see, there's two different -- there's a scuffler and a hustler. A hustler is one that's always in action and gets it once in a while, see, and a good hustler gets it more often. Then there's a scuffler. He never gets it. Understand? All he ever does is waste his time, gets in everybody's way. You understand? He goes through life, and he's a failure.

I wish I could have met Minnesota Fats. I met Willie Mosconi once at a pool exhibition. I still have a black-and-white autographed picture of Willie. Fats truly was the King of the Hustlers! :p

JAM
 
"I (or you) over-cut the room rent"

1st heard Cornbread Red say this at the "Rack" in Detroit in the very early 70s while he was playing a pretty big money match. I've used it ever since when playing with friends, whether I over-cut the ball or they do. Every time, I picture Red saying it with that southern drawl & a little whistle. I'm smiling as I type this. Of course, he exaggerates the word "rooooom".

Dave
 
JAM said:
Here's another well-known Mosconi-versus-Fats story:

The Resorts International Shoot-Out in 1984, commentated by sports broadcaster John Madden, began with a trick shot competition between Wanderone, Mosconi, Steve Mizerak, and Allen Hopkins. The next event was Hopkins and Fats against Mosconi and Mizerak in seven-ball and nine-ball, but it was the next event that really made history. Wanderone and Mosconi came out of the gate with both barrels blazing in a one-on-one game of seven-ball, and Wanderone won the match. During an interview after the match, Wanderone was asked about his strategy to defeat Mosconi, and he replied, "I'll make the 7-ball on the break and end it. Then I'll help carry Willie out on a stretcher." Willie Mosconi blocked out Wanderone's chatter by wearing ear plugs during the exhibition, which didn't stop Wanderone from putting on a show for the fans. :D :D :D



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JAM
How did John Madden do on his commentary? ---- he know anything about pool:)
 
"Play me eight to four and I'll play with that broom over there in the corner." -Amarillo Slim to Minnesota Fats...Slim won.
 
Fats Says To Cannonball Konoski At A Tourny In Syracuse . They Might Call You Cannonball But After We Play They Will Call You !bb
 
I Played Jim M In Rochester For $10. He Broke And I Ran 150 . I Says Are We Gonna Play Another Game And He Says.....na,,,im Not Shootin Good Today!
 
Don't know who said it...

but after doinking one off the horn on the side pocket...
"if its got tits or wheels, it gonna screw me".:D
My own personal favorite...
"Nice shot...my 1st marriage had more committment in it". Spoken to my teammate after he lollygagged (emphasis:gagged) another one.
 
Here's one more from Bucktooth (or cornfed:p) - well, really the quote's from Keith:

Tooth was caught on tape talking about when he played Keith Mc. $100 a game 9-ball. Tooth was down 140 games ($14,000) and asked Keith to raise the bet, Tooth said Keith said: "no, too much see-saw!".

Jam, is this true?
 
12squared said:
Here's one more from Bucktooth (or cornfed:p) - well, really the quote's from Keith:

Tooth was caught on tape talking about when he played Keith Mc. $100 a game 9-ball. Tooth was down 140 games ($14,000) and asked Keith to raise the bet, Tooth said Keith said: "no, too much see-saw!".

Jam, is this true?
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Yep. He said when he said it, he was kidding around. :D

Keith was taking a shot at Bucktooth. He had $300, playing Bucktooth on the bar table, $100 a game, spotting him the 5 and the break, which Keith says "Bucktooth had the nuts."

The games went forth, and then the bet was raised to 200, then 300. People were betting on the side. The funny thing about it was that, according to Keith, it looked like Bucktooth lost games on purpose, so the rail would lose their money, and then Bucktooth could win it all. But it backfired. Keith proceeded to run out and held him on the break. The incident happened in Bucktooth's pool room in Castro Valley. :p

Keith agreed to play him the next day, adjusted the spot, then went back to the same spot, and both games stunk for Keith. Keith proceeded to lose $5,000 back to him, and then left town winner.

JAM
 
JAM said:
Yep. He said when he said it, he was kidding around. :D

Keith was taking a shot at Bucktooth. He had $300, playing Bucktooth on the bar table, $100 a game, spotting him the 5 and the break, which Keith says "Bucktooth had the nuts."

The games went forth, and then the bet was raised to 200, then 300. People were betting on the side. The funny thing about it was that, according to Keith, it looked like Bucktooth lost games on purpose, so the rail would lose their money, and then Bucktooth could win it all. But it backfired. Keith proceeded to run out and held him on the break. The incident happened in Bucktooth's pool room in Castro Valley. :p

Keith agreed to play him the next day, adjusted the spot, then went back to the same spot, and both games stunk for Keith. Keith proceeded to lose $5,000 back to him, and then left town winner.

JAM
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Bucktooth's version is much funnier. Thanks JAM.
 
This guy that played my speed kept barking at me for a spot. After a while I said to him " allright come on you've got the call nine". He looked at me for quite a while with a puzzled look on face.
 
Blackjack said:
McKinney Miner will get a kick out of this one...

About 20 years ago El Paso players Jerry Cordova and Kenny Snow are playing 9 ball notched hill-hill in a tournament and Jerry breaks the balls - a ball jars one of the pockets and Jerry comes up dry... Jerry shakes his in disbelief

Jerry: Did you see that?

Kenny: I sure did. (Shrugs)

Jerry: (Looks at Kenny...raises his eyebrows and gives an evil $hit-eating grin) That damn corner pocket's tighter than your little sister!
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Off topic. but....

Hey, Blackjack, is Jerry C. still around? I played him in a McDermott Tour stop at Galaxy Billiards is San Antonio back in '93 or '94. As I remember, he was from your ol' stomping grounds around El Paso.

Stones
 
Not a pool quote, a billiards quote. Can you tell the difference?

During an interview after Semih Sayginer won against Sang Lee.

Reporter: "Semih, How do you feel after beating Sang Lee?"

Semih: "I did not beat Sang Lee. I played a good game and won the match I had with Sang Lee".

Humble and Honorable. No wonder he is a World Champion.
 
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