Rest in peace, Grady.
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Grady, I choose to remember you as you were in this image
From one of the Red's tournaments in Houston, TX back in the mid 1980s.
From one of the Red's tournaments in Houston, TX back in the mid 1980s.
Grady, battling on the green felt.
my sincere condolences for the family of grady...
regards...
ron
regards...
ron
Grady was never a good friend of mine, but our paths crossed often over the past twenty years and we had our share of relatively brief chats.
I remember when he predicted that Mike Zuglan would win the 1992 US Open 14.1 event. With the likes of Sigel, Varner, West, Martin, Hopkins and Rempe in the field, this seemed unlikely to me, and I shared this opinion with Grady .... but sure enough, Zuglan played brilliantly and looked like he might be the one to beat until Sigel's legendary 150 and out sent him to the loser's bracket, where the great Dallas West would eventually get the better of him in the loser's bracket final.
I also recall sharing reminiscences of the grand old days of 14.1 at length with Grady during the 2009 Dragon Straight Pool event at Comet Billiards in New Jersey. To our delight, our mutual friend Pete Margo joined us, and then Dan Diliberto joined the three of us. Grady was, is, and will always be remembered as a prominent member of the old school of pool.
In fact, just a couple of months ago, Grady showed he'd maintain a good humor until the very end. In the Accu-stats arena while the bank-pool ring game was in progress, he publicly ribbed his good friend Truman Hogue, commenting "I can't believe they're letting you hold the money."
He'll be remembered as a great player, a pool entrpreneur and visionary, and a great raconteur. Yes, it's a sad moment, but there is nothing sad about a life well lived.
I remember when he predicted that Mike Zuglan would win the 1992 US Open 14.1 event. With the likes of Sigel, Varner, West, Martin, Hopkins and Rempe in the field, this seemed unlikely to me, and I shared this opinion with Grady .... but sure enough, Zuglan played brilliantly and looked like he might be the one to beat until Sigel's legendary 150 and out sent him to the loser's bracket, where the great Dallas West would eventually get the better of him in the loser's bracket final.
I also recall sharing reminiscences of the grand old days of 14.1 at length with Grady during the 2009 Dragon Straight Pool event at Comet Billiards in New Jersey. To our delight, our mutual friend Pete Margo joined us, and then Dan Diliberto joined the three of us. Grady was, is, and will always be remembered as a prominent member of the old school of pool.
In fact, just a couple of months ago, Grady showed he'd maintain a good humor until the very end. In the Accu-stats arena while the bank-pool ring game was in progress, he publicly ribbed his good friend Truman Hogue, commenting "I can't believe they're letting you hold the money."
He'll be remembered as a great player, a pool entrpreneur and visionary, and a great raconteur. Yes, it's a sad moment, but there is nothing sad about a life well lived.
I thought he had more time. This hurts.
My best to his family, I trust they know his passion for life, and how he excelled not just in pool, but in life - was beyond exemplary. Sincere condolences.
My best to his family, I trust they know his passion for life, and how he excelled not just in pool, but in life - was beyond exemplary. Sincere condolences.
Grady, I hope Randi is there waiting at the pearly gates. Godspeed.
That's sad news, RIP Grady...
R..i..p........
I was lucky enough to meet and work with Grady. He always had a moment to say hello and was happy to share his knowledge and humor. Grady was a true one of a kind who left his mark on the pool world forever. It seems life has a way of trying to fit everyone into one kind of mold or another. Grady lived life on his terms and that is something that I respect a great deal.
In 2007 Grady took a chance on working with a bunch of guys no one had ever heard of who put on a match in the middle of nowhere because he thought it might turn out to be something good for pool. I'll never forget standing in this picture thinking "Damn what a group." Grady was a big part of that and I'll be forever thankful I had the opportunity to know the man.
RIP to a true legend of our game.
In 2007 Grady took a chance on working with a bunch of guys no one had ever heard of who put on a match in the middle of nowhere because he thought it might turn out to be something good for pool. I'll never forget standing in this picture thinking "Damn what a group." Grady was a big part of that and I'll be forever thankful I had the opportunity to know the man.
RIP to a true legend of our game.
Johnny Colaw
Johnny Colaw
Most Feared Gambler In The World
Grady told me he was once the most feared gambler in the world.
Grady was my friend. Knowing Grady made me a better person.
Words cannot express the impact he had on my life.
May he be remembered often, and fondly.
He rests in the arms of his beloved Randi, now.
Rest In Peace Professor
John Colaw
Grady told me he was once the most feared gambler in the world.
Grady was my friend. Knowing Grady made me a better person.
Words cannot express the impact he had on my life.
May he be remembered often, and fondly.
He rests in the arms of his beloved Randi, now.
Rest In Peace Professor
John Colaw
From one of the Red's tournaments in Houston, TX back in the mid 1980s.
Grady, battling on the green felt.
Classic pic Bill.
RIP Grady, you will be missed.
I never had the honor of meeting Grady but I was and am a huge fan of his commentary work. God rest his soul.
