Ok hopefully the grampa story eliminates the rig raf. Here comes more classified information.
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I remember Billy Incardona comment regarding someone saying Efren had a pump handle stroke. After playing him Billy said “that ain’t no pump, he’s playing a violin.”(or close to that)Ok hopefully the grampa story eliminates the rig raf. Here comes more classified information.
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Yes spot on with David. I too found it sad as I got to see him play a couple times at the White Spot. Lenny put 5 of us into the bi-yearly 9 ball tournaments as we worked as table referees. Lol, funny how the visiting players schmoozed the referees. Cole and David gave me lots of knowledge while watching matches from the stool next to mine. One time as referee I was at the bar getting a drink between matches. An older gentleman asked me what was going on. I went into a explanation of what 9 ball was which he politely listened to. Then he introduced himself, “they call me Flyboy “. I felt so humbled!Enjoying your stories Greg, being from northern ca. (Redding) i am acquainted with some of the players you mentioned.
My brother let David Rhoads live with him for a bit, got a cue off of him that he built, great hitting cue.
That guy had some skills but I think his vices may have got the best of him, last I heard he was headed to the pokey. Too bad...
I didn't know Gene but I knew Rod Curl was a pretty good pool player.Forgot to introduce Gene, Rod Curl the golfer was his brother.
First played Gene for a beer as we were feeling each other out. He won so many beers consecutively we had to change to $5. The more he drank the better he played.
Gene caddied for Rod when he was on the tour. Had a great story about a prank his brother and George Foreman pulled on him at a pro am tournament. Since he was protective of his brother they acted out a confrontation while seated to prompt Geno to intervene. When Foreman stood Geno didn’t come much above his belt buckle. Can’t remember the punch line. Something to the effect of uh “carry on”.I didn't know Gene but I knew Rod Curl was a pretty good pool player.
Uhmmm well on a bar table? Top Dog? Hmmmm, reminds me of my favorite response when the neophytes would ask me how good I was. My response,”well I am the best player within a 6’ radius.”I remember Russ the Cabbie. He used to drive us around town just for fun. Cool guy. I also remember Walt, very good player. I thought he went to New Mexico to help run one of Jeff's other Team Players. If you hung around the bars, maybe you also know Kyle the Indian. He was my neighbor who like to gamble in the bars, not so much on the big tables. Who do you think was top dog back then?