The Best Ever List of Pool Nicknames
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"Aloysius Snuffleupagus"
the only nickname you will ever need.
the only nickname you will ever need.
thebigdog said:
yes from Emeryville-I was suprised he knew who I was. Very nice man for sure, I hope I see him again, I dont go to the poolroom often here, I should. He came here for the dry air he said, he looked ok to me. He wasnt liking Vegas too much-I understand.
androd said:
Rod,
You may know of this guy. He was a good natured kid (shortstop)when I last saw him in '98. Liked to bet it up too. Don't even know his real name, but everyone around Shreveport called him "Shipwreck". I was told he got that handle because he was very accident prone, and his next disaster always seemed right around the corner.
Dick
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"Jackjaw"
My old running partner was called Jackjaw a lot of places. He was a song and dance man extraordinaire, could make someone that had never picked up a stick before believe they were fixing to rob Bobby. He often put on a show the whole time he was playing too. A good friend and I never had to worry about my back when we were running together. "Jackjaw" came from the old bumper jacks and was a variation of ratchet jaw. He could talk a wee bit! He got ran out of Louisiana, hung around Houston awhile and the last I knew was in Mississippi. Funny to think about it but I guess he is in his sixties now if he is still around, maybe near McComb or Chatham. Would like to hear from him.
Hu
My old running partner was called Jackjaw a lot of places. He was a song and dance man extraordinaire, could make someone that had never picked up a stick before believe they were fixing to rob Bobby. He often put on a show the whole time he was playing too. A good friend and I never had to worry about my back when we were running together. "Jackjaw" came from the old bumper jacks and was a variation of ratchet jaw. He could talk a wee bit! He got ran out of Louisiana, hung around Houston awhile and the last I knew was in Mississippi. Funny to think about it but I guess he is in his sixties now if he is still around, maybe near McComb or Chatham. Would like to hear from him.
Hu
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couple nicknames I didn't see
I didn't search the thread that thoroughly but I didn't see any mention of "Strawberry" Brooks, or Bill "Weenie Beanie" Statom. Those are legendary one-pocket players, and nicknames....
I didn't search the thread that thoroughly but I didn't see any mention of "Strawberry" Brooks, or Bill "Weenie Beanie" Statom. Those are legendary one-pocket players, and nicknames....
What the?
Is everybody sick? bumpypickle is the best name ever.
Is everybody sick? bumpypickle is the best name ever.
Fatboy said:
miniscrotum fats - i read a story i think off jimmy reids web site about some tourney in la and fats was woofing up a storm, fats woofs at some player he has no chance against that he's only playin for 1000 a set and he'd play him 1000 a game, fats leaves and the player says "there goes the great miniscrotum fats" ever since i read that i've adopted it as a username gets a lot of wtf moments when people 1st see it
the sleeve - adam behnke
fishgrease - 1 of kirkwoods buddys, never did get the story on this 1
toledo timmy what will u gimmie - overheard @ dcc on tar
diesel - guy from a place i played at put gas in a truck instead of diesel
foul f*cker - what my dad calls a buddy of his that i play pool with, his actual nickname is rooster
chunks - guy i ran around with, never knew where the name originated until he threw up in my car 1 night
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"Weenie Beenie" Bill Staton was so named because he had several hot dog stands in the D.C. area with the same name. "Cannonball" John Chapman got his name simply because he hit the ball so hard. I never did know how "Strawberry" Melvin Brooks got his name. "Amarillo Slim" T.J. Preston is a long and very lean character and high roller from Amarillo, Texas. Jimmy Moore was dubbed "Cowboy" because of his fondness for Western wear.
What about Luther "Wimpy" Lassiter. He had a fondness for cheeseburgers.
i don't remember "shipwreck",but most everyone was a shortstop compared to you my friend. good luck with Pool School, you'll help a lot of students ! rodney.SJDinPHX said:
ps; a few more nicknames
fat rat
arguing paul
blue shirt
10 percent denny
harry the horse
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R2d2...
I have never claimed to deserve ANY nickname, but I was getting called R2D2 for many years due to the fact that I was playing like a robot. I did not lose very often, never smiled and was always told I was TOO serious when I played. Sharking me did not happen when I was playing like that. Sadly I do not have that ability now.
I have never claimed to deserve ANY nickname, but I was getting called R2D2 for many years due to the fact that I was playing like a robot. I did not lose very often, never smiled and was always told I was TOO serious when I played. Sharking me did not happen when I was playing like that. Sadly I do not have that ability now.
Don't forget Benny "The Goose" Conway, not to be confused with Mike "Geese" Gerace. They were birds of a feather though. 