freddy the beard said:
Freddy your history is pretty right on. How old are you and when did you play, what is your real name?
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Freddy your history is pretty right on. How old are you and when did you play, what is your real name?
Who am I? You got to be kidding.
My real name is Freddy Bentivegna from Chicago. I'm 64 years old and I've played from Maine to Spain and back again. I've climbed down ladders to get to pool spots. I played the part of a billionaire to take off a giant score in a "lemonade" game from the highest roller who ever lived. Every pool human knows me, how come you don't?
the Beard
steadyneddy said:
My real name is Freddy Bentivegna from Chicago. I'm 64 years old and I've played from Maine to Spain and back again. I've climbed down ladders to get to pool spots. I played the part of a billionaire to take off a giant score in a "lemonade" game from the highest roller who ever lived. Every pool human knows me, how come you don't?
the Beard
freddy the beard said:
Hey Freddy were talking 40 years brother.........we/I have done some mind altering substances so my reality may be a little off base. Currently, clean, give me a little more history of yourself. Maybe I am inhumane.......you have me stumped. I have been out of the game for about 30 years and am re-entering now. I played with Mataya during the 60's/70's........you dont know who is in the picture I posted?
SteddyNeddy
You aint the only one
My memory,in many cases, also comes in bits and pieces because of a 20 year party stretch. Had a great time. Ruined my game. Been clean as a hounds-tooth the last 20. Mataya has stayed with me in Chicago. We just went to a White Sox game a few weeks ago. I did several tours at the Rack and Cue in Detroit, it looks like you are from MI. My first wife was from Grand Rapids. I had the North Shore Billiard Club in Chicago in the 80's. 2nd in action only to the Rack n Cue. I can't name that kid. Help me.
the Beard
steadyneddy said:
My memory,in many cases, also comes in bits and pieces because of a 20 year party stretch. Had a great time. Ruined my game. Been clean as a hounds-tooth the last 20. Mataya has stayed with me in Chicago. We just went to a White Sox game a few weeks ago. I did several tours at the Rack and Cue in Detroit, it looks like you are from MI. My first wife was from Grand Rapids. I had the North Shore Billiard Club in Chicago in the 80's. 2nd in action only to the Rack n Cue. I can't name that kid. Help me.
the Beard
Guessing Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well Freddy, this is getting to be fun!!!!!!!!! I'm 55 yrs. old, so you are 10yrs older than I. During the Rack and Cue days I was escorted by my Dad, and we would watch all the action- with Cornbred, Baby Face, Freddy Salem, ETC.
By the way your not Freddy Salem by any chance? I heard he past away afew years back.
I played in a National Tournament back in the 60's, playing the likes of Irving Crane and Joe Balsas-"The Butcher". Obviously a double-elimanation for me in 14-1. But, a great experience none the less!!!
I think my Dad and I also placed our orders with Rambo while we were there. We got 2 of some his last great crafted cues.
Anyway to keep the game going here-I'm not going to disclose who I am yet unless Jimmy can give you a hint or two. The next time you talk to him, ask him who that guy was who jawwed the long shot for a loss to him-14-1 Straight Pool- score being 125-118. I had him in my sights and let it get away. One of my first experiences of learning how to handle pressure and what it takes to close out a tight match. He placed 2nd in the State Finals-BCA sanctioned. I placed 3rd with the high run award.
Talk to you soon-Peace
Steady
freddy the beard said:
Well Freddy, this is getting to be fun!!!!!!!!! I'm 55 yrs. old, so you are 10yrs older than I. During the Rack and Cue days I was escorted by my Dad, and we would watch all the action- with Cornbred, Baby Face, Freddy Salem, ETC.
By the way your not Freddy Salem by any chance? I heard he past away afew years back.
I played in a National Tournament back in the 60's, playing the likes of Irving Crane and Joe Balsas-"The Butcher". Obviously a double-elimanation for me in 14-1. But, a great experience none the less!!!
I think my Dad and I also placed our orders with Rambo while we were there. We got 2 of some his last great crafted cues.
Anyway to keep the game going here-I'm not going to disclose who I am yet unless Jimmy can give you a hint or two. The next time you talk to him, ask him who that guy was who jawwed the long shot for a loss to him-14-1 Straight Pool- score being 125-118. I had him in my sights and let it get away. One of my first experiences of learning how to handle pressure and what it takes to close out a tight match. He placed 2nd in the State Finals-BCA sanctioned. I placed 3rd with the high run award.
Talk to you soon-Peace
Steady
Is that you in the pic, Steadyneddy?
I'm sure I remember the kid in the pic, but I cant remember anything else including his name. What I do recall is the kid was a hot item but dropped off the charts rather quickly.
the Beard
No, I am not Freddy Salem, and dead. I played a partner game with Black Country from NY against Salem at the Rack n Cue for $1000 a man. We beat Freddy Salem 8 games in a row. Freddy wouldn't play me even and he usually spotted Country 9 to 7, so we matched up even with Country as my partner. Country was known as a tight played and between us Salem didn't shoot at his pocket for the first 3 games. Country and Salem were bitter rivals, and Charles (Country) who hated everybody, kissed me after the match.
I'm sure I remember the kid in the pic, but I cant remember anything else including his name. What I do recall is the kid was a hot item but dropped off the charts rather quickly.
the Beard
No, I am not Freddy Salem, and dead. I played a partner game with Black Country from NY against Salem at the Rack n Cue for $1000 a man. We beat Freddy Salem 8 games in a row. Freddy wouldn't play me even and he usually spotted Country 9 to 7, so we matched up even with Country as my partner. Country was known as a tight played and between us Salem didn't shoot at his pocket for the first 3 games. Country and Salem were bitter rivals, and Charles (Country) who hated everybody, kissed me after the match.
drivermaker
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steadyneddy said:
Based on the hair color...either Edgar or Johnny Winter.
drivermaker said:Based on the hair color...either Edgar or Johnny Winter.
No actually it was Ginger Baker with teeth
The Kid is Me
The Kid is Me - Ned Noon. Dropped off the charts and faded into the sunset to experience life-college-learning-girls-social protests-Timothy Leary-Drugs-Booze-marriage-children. So the circle is almost complete. Still have a desire to snap off a 9 ball , big one, somewhere. No enate hustling abilities, terrible gambler, but a respectable tournament player. Ask Jimmy he will agree.
freddy the beard said:
The Kid is Me - Ned Noon. Dropped off the charts and faded into the sunset to experience life-college-learning-girls-social protests-Timothy Leary-Drugs-Booze-marriage-children. So the circle is almost complete. Still have a desire to snap off a 9 ball , big one, somewhere. No enate hustling abilities, terrible gambler, but a respectable tournament player. Ask Jimmy he will agree.