Question about Earl from TAR podcast #1

[mincho]

Those two were talking that Earl and Shane would never dump [their backers]. They brought up an event 20 years ago where, I gather, Earl was asked to participate in a rigged match and told "them to shove it".

*Click here to watch the clip (automatically starts at 59 minute mark)

Anybody have any more background info?

 

[bud green]

I'd have to guess it was the year Vegas decided to book bets on matches and 20 to 1 Mike Lebron won against Buddy Hall.

People generally believe that pool players sold out their chance at a better future by making bets and getting a one time score.

 

[sjm]

Sounds like the 1991 Challenge of Champions at The Mirage in Las Vegas.

 

[jay helfert]

True story! Eight guys, seven made a "deal." One did not. His name was Earl. That's all I've got to say.

 

[mincho]

Thanks Jay

True story! Eight guys, seven made a "deal." One did not. His name was Earl. That's all I've got to say.

Thanks for that very interesting tidbit.. Earl's not always the best behaved but things like this really speak to his integrity and love for the game.