Ronnie Allen Has Passed

My life in pool was like traveling on a giant bus filled with wonderful characters, but so many of the good ones have come to their stop and got off. I've only got a few guys left to ride with, so I cherish my time left with them. So many have already reached their final destination, and there are only a few left to go.
See you when I get there Ronnie. Save me a seat in the Clubhouse at the track, only this time I will do the picking.

Beard
 
Makes me want to meet his family. I'm sure there are many great qualities none of us were aware of. A person with this much interaction with life was the perfect ''Rounder'' to know. And like I said before, when Ronnie uses the word ''sweet'' in his description of anything, it just seems a little sweeter' comin' from his lips.
 
My deepest sympathy to Ronnie Allen`s family and loved ones.

Most of us knew him as the world beater on a pool table, a game changer in one-pocket, a monster shooting one handed in the air, someone ready for action whenever it presented itself. For many decades one of the top players on earth. And always with a story, one after the other.

I know he was much, much more to all those close to him, and am saddened by his passing......

You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. With special thoughts for Jen and Keith....

R.I,P. Ronnie.....

Will Prout
 
Goodbye Ronnie.

Ronnie Allen was one of the hardest playing guys ever. He was sharp as a tack, and had a killer instinct that very few players possessed. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
 
The best thing i could say about ronnie

JOHNSTON CITY ILL.
OCT. THE 60S.
EXCERPTED FROM MY BOOK...THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD

"That year at the tournament was a lot of excitement about a young flashy kid from California who had come with "Tuscaloosa Squirrel". Ronnie Allen was his name and One Pocket was his game. He wanted to match up with anybody and play as high as they wanted. His aggressive style of play, his uncany knowledge of the game of One Pocket, and his precision cue ball control in tight spots around the stack made him a threat to run out anytime he got to the table. Ronnie had a charismatic way of controling his game, his opponent's game, his backer, his opponent's backer and the audience. He looked good, talked fast and in people's faces, and backed it all up with his awesome play. I WANTED TO BE HIM"

Keep it sincere. Alfie
 
Scott Lee said:
RIP Fast Eddie...you were the only "real" Fast Eddie! :thumbup:

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
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Very true Scott, and he stood alone amongst his peers and handled himself quite well with the depression era gamblers that we're tougher than a heard of 2010 Pinoys. He dressed sharp/colorful and had that southern waaaaaaay of talking and always making it seem just that much more fun when Ronnie was around, and in the day time, you might of just as well seen em gambling on the golf course mixin it up. He had a touch of buddy hall, a snipppet of Richie Florence, the looks of Jack Nicklaus in his prime, and he told me once as a young man he could walk into a bank and get a car loan because he played so well, as a kid I believed em. People have been guessing his age, to me it feels like he's about 69yr old, cause when I saw in an Johnston City in 68 he didn't seem much older than 25 at the time. But when we were around Ronnie, life just always seemed a little more fun. Many in life will never meet or get to know someone like this no matter where they walk. Ronnie like fats was a product of his enviornment. Fats tho never did dabble in anything derogotory to his game other that too much food. To RA's family how lucky you were to have this type of person in you life, to me he was like a great cousin, love em and hate em at times, but always loved being around him.
 
I saw Ronnie at last year's Derby and he didn't look well at all. It showed me that he was a warrior right to the end. God Bless him.
 
just becouse someone dies don't erase his life's actions

Yes he played really really good, but almost every thing else about his life not so much. I knew him, I staked him a few times and won every time, but to read the postings here makes me think most people are talking about someone else. May he rest in piece, we were even when he died, he didn't owe me a thing. But a good guy he wasn't in my opion. I guess I should be more forgiveing of the dead but it is what it is, and he was what he was. If a person would like to be remembered fondly by people after they die, they should be OK to people while they are alive. Like I said rest in piece Ronnie, but a good guy you were not.
 
rcsands said:
Yes he played really really good, but almost every thing else about his life not so much. I knew him, I staked him a few times and won every time, but to read the postings here makes me think most people are talking about someone else. May he rest in piece, we were even when he died, he didn't owe me a thing. But a good guy he wasn't in my opion. I guess I should be more forgiveing of the dead but it is what it is, and he was what he was. If a person would like to be remembered fondly by people after they die, they should be OK to people while they are alive. Like I said rest in piece Ronnie, but a good guy you were not.
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That was totally unnecessary and I hope that it is the last I hear of you.
 
rcsands said:
Yes he played really really good, but almost every thing else about his life not so much. I knew him, I staked him a few times and won every time, but to read the postings here makes me think most people are talking about someone else. May he rest in piece, we were even when he died, he didn't owe me a thing. But a good guy he wasn't in my opion. I guess I should be more forgiveing of the dead but it is what it is, and he was what he was. If a person would like to be remembered fondly by people after they die, they should be OK to people while they are alive. Like I said rest in piece Ronnie, but a good guy you were not.
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You're not going to win a personality contest on here or anywhere where your post is read, but I presume you knew that going in. Ronnie like everyone else has his good and bad sides, however, his character as a player and gambler/hustler with his uncanny ability to move people as only he could do have set him apart from everyone else. He was a special person who had many good qualities, and some bad ones too, as we all do. Ronnie entertained as many people as any pool player dead or alive, and he did it in a way that you had to love him, or love hating him, he was unique. Later in his life he became a bit bitter, however, I am not going to judge Ronnie or any other person on their worst years. I look at the complete picture, and with Ronnie I have seen 50 years of the ride he was on and I am sad to see it end. I am very proud to have Ronnie as a friend and a rival, he made my life much more interesting and worth living. Sorry you didn't share the good times with him as I did, but sometimes things are better not said then said.

Bill Incardona
 
wincardona said:
You're not going to win a personality contest on here or anywhere where your post is read, but I presume you knew that going in. Ronnie like everyone else has his good and bad sides, however, his character as a player and gambler/hustler with his uncanny ability to move people as only he could do have set him apart from everyone else. He was a special person who had many good qualities, and some bad ones too, as we all do. Ronnie entertained as many people as any pool player dead or alive, and he did it in a way that you had to love him, or love hating him, he was unique. Later in his life he became a bit bitter, however, I am not going to judge Ronnie or any other person on their worst years. I look at the complete picture, and with Ronnie I have seen 50 years of the ride he was on and I am sad to see it end. I am very proud to have Ronnie as a friend and a rival, he made my life much more interesting and worth living. Sorry you didn't share the good times with him as I did, but sometimes things are better not said then said.

Bill Incardona
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Well said Dr. Bill

RA was always stand up with me.
 
My guess is that most on here are like me. Either we knew Ronnie a little or not at all. Some obviously knew him better than that. I met him a couple of times, and spent some time talking to him at the 2005 U.S. Open 1 pocket. I remember telling him that if he would move to Medford, I would play him cheap one pocket everyday for the rest of his life and never quit. I would have, too. He just laughed.
Watching his vids is a big part of the reason I love 1 pocket. For that, I am grateful. The morning he passed, I put a picture and note on our Facebook page and I called him a "legendary hustler, player and character." There's no argument that he was those, and though I realize he was not a perfect person-he may be the best player ever to not warrant a story on the front page of AZ at his passing, if that's the reason- I'm not really looking for a role model. My experience with Ronnie was positive. Mr. Sands' was clearly not and so be it. My first thought when I read his post was 'wow, dude. There's a time and place', but whatever. It was nice to hear from Jennie.
 
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Ronnie is probably negotiating a game with St. Peter right now and laughing about still getting knocked :-)
 
JAM said:
Just thought I should let the pool world know that Ronnie Allen has passed away.

RIP to one of the great ones! May he rest in peace.
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I remember the first time me & Ronnie played ,we were playing snooker for all I had (1 cnote) I ran 34 and he ran 35,that was the beginning of many years/games between me & Ronnie. In the 60's Horace Fallen was the big gambler&stakehorse in Jacksonville Florida, Rac-N-Cue at 21st & Main. Many infamous pool players came here trying to beat Horace or Sam Blumenthal,"strawberry" melvin jones,uj pucket,"weenie beenie",eddie taylor,"bugs"leonard rucker,paul jones"chicago",marsel camp, and my late dear friend wade crane just to name a few.Jack Cooney & Bob Ogburn came here in 1964 and the 3 of us have been the closest of friends since then .Ronnie & Horace were friends & competitors and the last time they played Ronnie got me barred from tha "rac-n-cue'. Ronnie & I played many times over the years and even tho he would have me mad I always admired the way he could get someone to gamble & his "gamble " period !! You will be missed Ronnie Allen your friend & competitor Harley Bryan
 
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