Who are these guys with the Miz?

[jay helfert]

Anyone know these guys with Miz? If not, I guess we'll keep them in the Reds gallery for now. Thanks!

Oh, here's a shot from the Red's gallery that I'm kind of fond of.

Richie loved that Red's jacket. He wore it every day for years. He probably still has it.

Richie "From The Bronx" was one of the best 9-Ball players to come out of New York in the heyday of the 7-11. The top NY players back then were Johnny Ervolino, Jersey Red, Boston Shorty (who hung at 7-11), New York Blackie (Al Bonife) and "9-Ball" Richie (his other nickname).

No one ever came to 7-11 and faded this crew successfully. NO ONE!

 

[BillPorter]

I don't believe it's Paul Gerni either....

YEP.....................

I interviewed Paul Gerni for a magazine article back in 1980, so I am pretty sure that's not him. I am beginning to think that the two guys on either side of the Miz are not that significant in the world of pool. But thanks for trying!

 

[BillPorter]

Richie loved that Red's jacket. He wore it every day for years. He probably still has it.

Richie "From The Bronx" was one of the best 9-Ball players to come out of New York in the heyday of the 7-11. The top NY players back then were Johnny Ervolino, Jersey Red, Boston Shorty (who hung at 7-11), New York Blackie (Al Bonife) and "9-Ball" Richie (his other nickname).

No one ever came to 7-11 and faded this crew successfully. NO ONE!

Jay, it sounds like the 7-ll was a GREAT place to hang out! Wish I could have spent some time there.