Strickland vs Steve Mizerak 1983

[moccabee]

Just got done watching this complete domination but Earl. The best part is not only the outfits of those in the crowd but listen to what the players won besides cash. Also watch at the end when all the other players rush Earl and see how many you can name.

First place - Earl ($25,000 and a new Isuzu Impulse)
Second place - Miz
Third place - Howard ($9,000 and a new stereo)
Forth place - Mike Sigel

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8vzkWtdP8g&feature=related

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcs7uvX7frU&feature=related

Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCQGJM59kEA&feature=related

Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIWT79QcT0M&feature=related

Part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfmlTOjsUWI&feature=related

 

[metallicane]

Who is Mike Segal? (Mike Sigel for future reference)

Thanks for sharing vids though.

 

[metallicane]

Is that Meucci cue Earl used back then?

 

[bfdlad]

All the players at the end seem sooo happy that Earl won $25k. I'm gonna guess he might have owed them all money or they are getting ready to bite him real hard lol

 

[JustPlay]

Is that Meucci cue Earl used back then?

yes it is. Earl was with meucci up until about 90 or 91 then with cuetec..

 

[moccabee]

Who is Mike Segal? (Mike Sigel for future reference)

Thanks for sharing vids though.

thanks... corrected

 

[PoolBum]

Who is Mike Segal?

I think he makes cheesy, B-grade martial-arts movies.

 

[playpool2]

Look at the crowd....... the enthusiasm - a packed house!

They were thrilled to see great pool from a great champion.

That $25,000 would be about $55,000 in todays dollars.

 

[Goldcues]

Go Earl!

Earl was an amazing talent back then, and still is today.
Sure wish he could control his demons a little better.
It is such a pleasure to see pool played at that level, like only Earl can do.
Go Earl!
:wink:

 

[westcoast]

It really is amazing that Earl is still playing at such a high level 28 years later. You would think somebody would totally burn out on the game. I guess he has no choice but to play though considering he has apparently had some financial problems.

 

[westcoast]

The pockets seemed huge for that tournament. I think even I could run 3 or 4 balls on that table

 

[$TAKE HOR$E]

First place - Earl ($25,000 and a new Isuzu Impulse)

He is still driving this today, 1.2 million miles and still goin strong.....