The History of Billiards

[jgpool]

Does anyone know of a video/CD that explores the history of billiards? All that I can find is the biography of Mosconi, Hoppe and Babe. I was looking for a history of the sport on video. Any help with this would be appreciated. Where's Mike Shamos and Bill Porter when you need them.

 

[Pushout]

I know that Grady Mathews does a live show about the history. I'm not sure if he has it recorded or not, but I doubt it.

 

[dr_dave]

Does anyone know of a video/CD that explores the history of billiards?

I don't know of any video/CD, but I have links to some websites on the topic here:

http://billiards.colostate.edu/resources/index.html#references​

Enjoy,
Dave

 

[Hambone]

I dont know of any videos, but for a good complete history of the game
you can usually pick up a copy of "History of Billiards" by William Hendricks
on ebay for under $30 or $40. There is quite a bit of information on the origins of the game and equipment. Probably the best bang for your buck you can buy.

 

[Scaramouche]

Not a video or CD, but, if you are posting on this site I assume you can read, and, since it is on a screen, it is almost like watching a video

http://books.google.ca/books?id=tG-Ir86Ff74C&printsec=frontcover&dq=SNOOKER&lr#PPP1,M1

 

[jgpool]

One bump

Just a one time bump.