WTH (want to hear) some Bugs Rucker stories...

[macneilb]

I've heard a ton about Bugs from few guys in my area who used to hang around the Rack in detroit, and all of them say he was a monster at Banks along with Gary spaeth - n yeah, I know this isn't news to anyone . He just sounded like one of the most unreal guys to watch in action. I was hoping maybe Freddy or Jay could throw out a couple strories about the late great Bugs...:thumbup:

 

[daphish1]

If you haven't already read the interview at onepocket.org it's worth the read.
Part 1
http://onepocket.org/BugsInterview.htm

Part 2
http://onepocket.org/BugsInterviewPart2.htm

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Rack 'em up with

Leonard 'Bugs' Rucker, Part 1

Ranked right up there with Eddie Taylor as a banking genius, 'Bugs' was also a dominant after hours One Pocket player. He was honored in January as part of the first class of inductees into the One Pocket Hall of Fame. In recent years Bugs has been suffering from the progression of diabetes, which limits his activity. This interview includes major contributions from fellow Chicagoans John Henry, Sylvester Duncan, Glenn Rogers and Freddy Bentivegna -- all regular companions and competitors who know'Bugs' very well.


? 2005 Steve Booth, OnePocket.org

 

[1 Pocket Ghost]

If you haven't already read the interview at onepocket.org it's worth the read.
Part 1
http://onepocket.org/BugsInterview.htm

Part 2
http://onepocket.org/BugsInterviewPart2.htm

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Rack 'em up with

Leonard 'Bugs' Rucker, Part 1

Ranked right up there with Eddie Taylor as a banking genius, 'Bugs' was also a dominant after hours One Pocket player. He was honored in January as part of the first class of inductees into the One Pocket Hall of Fame. In recent years Bugs has been suffering from the progression of diabetes, which limits his activity. This interview includes major contributions from fellow Chicagoans John Henry, Sylvester Duncan, Glenn Rogers and Freddy Bentivegna -- all regular companions and competitors who know'Bugs' very well.


? 2005 Steve Booth, OnePocket.org

What he said.

 

[freddy the beard]

There is a whole blog about the man

I have a whole blog about the man, his life and his last days on my website. Pages of stories, photos, video of his HOF induction, and his memorable wake.

http://thelastdaysofbugsrucker.blogspot.com/

the Beard