Willie Mosconi's autograph

[Cuebuddy]

Interesting replies. There is between 200 and 250 autographed balls on Ebay at any given time. I wonder how many are sitting on shelves, collections or closets across the world.

 

[Kobachi]

When I approached him at BCA convention in 91 or 92 this is how the exchange went.

Me : " Hello Mr. Mosconi, if you could make the signature out to Jim please"

Mosconi : "hmmpf" he grumbled as he started to sign a black and white BCA sponsored 8x10 photo.

Me : Looking a little nervous and defiantly out of my league deciding to take a shot and speak to the man...

- " Mr. Mosconi, I just want to tell you how great an influence you have been over my life in and out of pool... thank you so much for all that you have done! "


He then slowly handed me the photo as he locked eyes with mine. Here was 80 years of extensive pool knowledge in front of me, and I could tell that my little speech had really affected him deeply.

Mosconi: "Next"


As I briskly walked away, I happen to glance down at my personally autographed BCA sponsored black and white 8x10 with the inspiring inscription ---- "To Kim"

For the rest of the day I went by the name "Kim"

A few other times I had the chance to meet and chat with him, but this will always remain in my memory bank.

I have a similar Rempe story. Or was it Mataya...

 

[PoolBum]

Me : Looking a little nervous and defiantly out of my league deciding to take a shot and speak to the man...

Well, there's your problem right there--you were defiant!

 

[Bob Jewett]

This is up on Ebay right now. The "Red Book" itself looks to be in excellent condition. If you want a nice Mosconi autograph at a reasonable price, here it is.