I was just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction of where to find any tapes of the legends playing straight pool, mainly Willie Mosconi. The one tape I have is the "Clash of the Titans" where Mr. Crane runs 150. If possible, I'd like the tapes to be from this era. Thanks for the help.
Willie Mosconi tapes
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I only know of one.
Accu-stats has a Mosconi/Caras tribute dinner match from about 1990 where these guys play each other to 150. They are both in their 80's and Willie is visibly sick. I have the tape and I bought it because I really wanted to see Willie play. The guys are old and they miss some really easy shots but you see a few small glimpses of what they must have been like in their prime. I think that years ago ABC Wide World of Sports had some 14.1 matches that were televised and I would love to see them but I'm pretty sure that footage will never see the light of day again. I would love to see film of a 14.1 match with Willie Mosconi in his prime. If you find anything please let me know. If I had a time machine I would definitely go back to the 1940's and see Willie and a lot of the other 14.1 greats in their prime.
Accu-stats has a Mosconi/Caras tribute dinner match from about 1990 where these guys play each other to 150. They are both in their 80's and Willie is visibly sick. I have the tape and I bought it because I really wanted to see Willie play. The guys are old and they miss some really easy shots but you see a few small glimpses of what they must have been like in their prime. I think that years ago ABC Wide World of Sports had some 14.1 matches that were televised and I would love to see them but I'm pretty sure that footage will never see the light of day again. I would love to see film of a 14.1 match with Willie Mosconi in his prime. If you find anything please let me know. If I had a time machine I would definitely go back to the 1940's and see Willie and a lot of the other 14.1 greats in their prime.
cshots said:
Ive got three classics videos as follows:
Mosconi vs. Caras, Pocket Billiards Championships
(A tribute to Willie Mosconi and Jimmy Caras, the valley hall of fame dinner show)
-Crane vs. Balsis, 1966 US Open
I've also got a Willie Mosconi instructional video called "World of Pocket Billiards"
Pretty sure there all out of print. Check your PM as I've sent you a message.
Zagiflyer said:
There is a guy that sells some tapes but I can't think of his name right now. As I recall they were pretty pricy. Some from the old WWof sports etc. I've seen the man play many times, he made 14-1 seem like childs play.
I watched him in LA. For that tournament 125 was was match score. He broke, played safe and forced a young Ritchie Florence into a foul. He played safe again and Florence took another foul. Willie played safe again and Florence, not wanting to three foul, left Willie a shot. Willies reply was 125 and out, to a minus 2 for Florence. The eventual tournament winner was Mosconi, he had retired from pool a few years earlier. LOL
Rod
cshots said:
Contact Bert Kinister at 1-800 898 7665. I know he has a set of ten or so Classic Videos that sell for a rather pricey $50 apeice.He might be able to help you find what you are looking for. Good Luck, RJ
Mosconi
I've got the three RJ referred to. I also have one between Willie and jimmyCaras shot maybe sometime in the 70s. It was played in Chicago, seemed to be a rematch of one willie lost earlier that year or the previous year. I think it is abc.
pm me if you want a copy.
I don't think Bert has anything significant regarding Mosconi in his stuff.
Does anybody else have any leads on other Mosconi tapes and where we can find them?
Dennis
I've got the three RJ referred to. I also have one between Willie and jimmyCaras shot maybe sometime in the 70s. It was played in Chicago, seemed to be a rematch of one willie lost earlier that year or the previous year. I think it is abc.
pm me if you want a copy.
I don't think Bert has anything significant regarding Mosconi in his stuff.
Does anybody else have any leads on other Mosconi tapes and where we can find them?
Dennis
Mosconi Video
I have the the 3 DVD's by Bert Kinster there is very little Mosconi footage.
Also have the 1983 Atlantic City 9-ball 7ball and 8ball that was on ESPN
Quality is excellent.
All stuff is on DVD.
If any one is interested in trading I have 100 pool DVD's
send list to
fbreen@comcast.net
I have the the 3 DVD's by Bert Kinster there is very little Mosconi footage.
Also have the 1983 Atlantic City 9-ball 7ball and 8ball that was on ESPN
Quality is excellent.
All stuff is on DVD.
If any one is interested in trading I have 100 pool DVD's
send list to
fbreen@comcast.net