Here's a vintage black-and-white from the 1983 Dayton Open, courtesy of Bill Porter and Michael Haines.
First time I met Jim Rempe was at Salt City Billiards in New York at a time before the fire and previous owners. It was on the Joss Tour. I asked Jim if I could take his photo, and at first, he was uncomfortable and said, "Who's it for?" I said it was just for me personally. I think he was worried about me selling it for some reason. He then complied.
What strikes me about this photo is Jim staring at the camera with a scowl on his face. I think he must have had a bad experience with people selling his likeness and making a profit without including him in the payday.
Recognize anybody else on the rail?
First time I met Jim Rempe was at Salt City Billiards in New York at a time before the fire and previous owners. It was on the Joss Tour. I asked Jim if I could take his photo, and at first, he was uncomfortable and said, "Who's it for?" I said it was just for me personally. I think he was worried about me selling it for some reason. He then complied.
What strikes me about this photo is Jim staring at the camera with a scowl on his face. I think he must have had a bad experience with people selling his likeness and making a profit without including him in the payday.
Recognize anybody else on the rail?