What female figure do you respect the most in this sport?
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Johnnyt said:Monica Webb. She says what's on her mind and doesn't sugar coat it. She plays all games well, and ain't t bad looking either. Johnnyt
For me its Jean Balukas, Allison Fisher, and Moncia Webb. Jean, because she happens to be a personal friend of mine and probably one of the best players (man or woman) I ever seen play. Allison, because her consistency and excellence in performance year after year. Monica, because she never backed down and persisted, regarless of the odds, to eventually attain a championship which she has accomplished this year.
Allison left her country and switched cuesports to pursue a living
You could say the same about Karen but Allison was the first
In stark contrast, almost all the top men have virtually ignored the pursuit of the millions previously available in male snooker
You could say the same about Karen but Allison was the first
In stark contrast, almost all the top men have virtually ignored the pursuit of the millions previously available in male snooker
fair play to allison for doing what she did, but why shouldn't the men ignore the money in snooker?
Maybe they love the game of pool?
ALLISON FISHER, the epitome of class! A great player and an equally great person.
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I've gotta throw in another vote for 'Queen Jean.. the greatest that ever was'. She just didn't know how to lose. She is a born champion and was one of the greatest players to ever wield a cue. I only wish that she played in a time where there was more videos shot of her playing.
My second choice would have to be Allison Fisher. She has always been a true champion and a great icon of the pool world. Both her skills and character have forever helped our sport. She is definitely an inspiration to all that will follow in her footsteps.
I've gotta throw in another vote for 'Queen Jean.. the greatest that ever was'. She just didn't know how to lose. She is a born champion and was one of the greatest players to ever wield a cue. I only wish that she played in a time where there was more videos shot of her playing.
My second choice would have to be Allison Fisher. She has always been a true champion and a great icon of the pool world. Both her skills and character have forever helped our sport. She is definitely an inspiration to all that will follow in her footsteps.
Blackjack said:Peg Ledman.
Vision.
Determination.
Courage
Faith.
Integrity.
I met Peg for the first time a few months back at JOB's in Madison, Tn.
She is running their BCA leauge now. I had aquired an old program from a tournament in LA 1992 I think was the year. Anyhow someone had filled out the bracket sheets from start to finish and it showed Peg winning. I gave the program and bracket sheet to her and she was very appreciative of it. Come to find out it was the last major tournament she had won. I think she planned on framing them.
jay helfert said:
She is my 2nd choice on consistency alone. Her and Karen Corr are reasons why I don't understand how male and female players aren't in one pool.
I've found this to be odd because it's an equal playing field like professional bass fishing which women are open to.
Now I have a question. In a Pro Open can women play?
Impact Blue said:
Female figure-wise, I'd have to say Shanelle Lorain :thumbup:
I'm with Jay
I completely agree Jay! She's a class act both on & off the felt and very personable. I was fortunate enough to have a booth set up right next to her booth during the '08 APA NTC's in Vegas. I had a blast hanging out with her & Kristi Carter during the 10-day event. Boy can she draw a crowd! She's great and funny too! :grin:
jay helfert said:
I completely agree Jay! She's a class act both on & off the felt and very personable. I was fortunate enough to have a booth set up right next to her booth during the '08 APA NTC's in Vegas. I had a blast hanging out with her & Kristi Carter during the 10-day event. Boy can she draw a crowd! She's great and funny too! :grin:
billyjack said:
Now if the question were, "what Woman poolplayer do I hold in the highest regard?"
Jean.
She's just badass.
How bout that ref, what is her name? Michelle Talba or something like that?
There are a number of women to admire in this sport.
I give a lot of credit to Karen Corr for over and over again and without a lot of fanfare bellying up to the table in open tournaments like the Joss tour, etc.
We forget that 8 or 10 years ago we had a number of discussions about how the top women might fare against the men. A number of the opinions expressed back then have now been silenced.
I give a lot of credit to Karen Corr for over and over again and without a lot of fanfare bellying up to the table in open tournaments like the Joss tour, etc.
We forget that 8 or 10 years ago we had a number of discussions about how the top women might fare against the men. A number of the opinions expressed back then have now been silenced.
Jeanette Lee. Great business person too. Overcoming scoliosis and becoming a champion.
RBC said:
You are too kind, Royce, but your post means a lot to me. I like to help people and pool is my passion - and so they cross paths.
Merry Christmas, Royce! (now, step up your game, scotch doubles partner!)