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PoolHistory.Com is the website devoted to pool and billiard history, curated by Billiards Digest writer R.A. Dyer, author of the Hustler and The Champ and Hustler Days. Get the links: https://linktr.ee/poolhistory
Who's the greatest player of the 1990s? What about the greatest nine-ball player ever? Those are among the questions on this year's Pool History G.O.A.T. poll. Fill it out for a chance to win a prize. #poolhistory #WillieMosconi #shanevanboening
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PoolHistory.Com Greatest Players Poll
A pool and billiard history poll.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Who's the greatest player of the 1990s? What about the greatest nine-ball player ever? Those are among the questions on this year's Pool History G.O.A.T. poll. Fill it out for a chance to win a prize. #poolhistory #WillieMosconi #shanevanboening
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Take the PoolHistory.com G.O.A.T. poll! Who was the greatest nine-ball player ever? The greatest one-pocket player? Submit your poll responses at the link, below. We'll send a free gift to one of the poll respondents, selected at random.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Take the PoolHistory.com G.O.A.T. poll! Who was the greatest nine-ball player ever? The greatest one-pocket player? Submit your poll responses at the link, below. We'll send a free gift to one of the poll respondents, selected at random.
Here's the poll link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Come celebrate Carlo Biado, the newest HOF inductee, this November in Florida. Here's the link for tickets. usbma.com/halloffame20...
August 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Come celebrate Carlo Biado, the newest HOF inductee, this November in Florida. Here's the link for tickets. usbma.com/halloffame20...
June 27 is the 112th birth anniversary of the great Willie Mosconi, who some believe was the finest American pool player of all time. Read more about Willie in The Hustler & The Champ, by R.A. Dyer. #poolhistory poolhistory.com/books/the-hu...
June 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
June 27 is the 112th birth anniversary of the great Willie Mosconi, who some believe was the finest American pool player of all time. Read more about Willie in The Hustler & The Champ, by R.A. Dyer. #poolhistory poolhistory.com/books/the-hu...
Legendary pool promoter George Jansco was born on Aug. 8, 1915 and died on June 4, 1969. Along with his brother Paulie, he launched the famous Johnston City all-around tournaments of the 1960s. Read more about him at poolhistory.com.
June 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Legendary pool promoter George Jansco was born on Aug. 8, 1915 and died on June 4, 1969. Along with his brother Paulie, he launched the famous Johnston City all-around tournaments of the 1960s. Read more about him at poolhistory.com.
Alfredo De Oro, the Cuban billiards star, was among the first inductees into the BCA Hall of Fame. He also mounted a championship career to rival that of Ralph Greenleaf or any of the other lions. He was born April 28, 1863. Read more at PoolHistory.Com #poolhistory
April 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Alfredo De Oro, the Cuban billiards star, was among the first inductees into the BCA Hall of Fame. He also mounted a championship career to rival that of Ralph Greenleaf or any of the other lions. He was born April 28, 1863. Read more at PoolHistory.Com #poolhistory
Just in time for Summer! Wrap yourself up with Ruth McGinnis, the Queen of Pocket Billiards, POOL towel. Proceeds help pay contributors to the PoolHistory.com website. #pooltowel #pocketbilliards poolhistory.com/pool-history...
April 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Just in time for Summer! Wrap yourself up with Ruth McGinnis, the Queen of Pocket Billiards, POOL towel. Proceeds help pay contributors to the PoolHistory.com website. #pooltowel #pocketbilliards poolhistory.com/pool-history...
On this day in 1996, the legendary Earl Strickland ran straight 11 racks to win a $1 million prize. #POOLhistory #earlstrickland
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1996: Strickland Runs 11 Racks for Million-Dollar Prize - Pool History
Earl and the truth about the "Dallas Million Dollar Challenge" where Earl ran 11 racks [on] Thursday, April 11, 1996
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April 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
On this day in 1996, the legendary Earl Strickland ran straight 11 racks to win a $1 million prize. #POOLhistory #earlstrickland
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Better than SVB? Better than Earl Strickland and Mike Sigel? Better than Willie Mosconi? Today is the 75th death anniversary of Ralph Greenleaf, who some argue was the greatest American pool player of all time. What do you think? #POOLhistory #ralphgreenleaf #poolGOAT
March 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Better than SVB? Better than Earl Strickland and Mike Sigel? Better than Willie Mosconi? Today is the 75th death anniversary of Ralph Greenleaf, who some argue was the greatest American pool player of all time. What do you think? #POOLhistory #ralphgreenleaf #poolGOAT
The Billiard Congress of America today officially recognizes Jayson Shaw's amazing straight pool run of 832 in January.
March 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The Billiard Congress of America today officially recognizes Jayson Shaw's amazing straight pool run of 832 in January.
Some footage of "First Lady of Billiards" Matsako Katsura, who was born on this date in 1913. #BilliardsHistory youtu.be/19LCM_q8EyI?...
Japanese billiard player Masako Katsuro demonstrates her skills to Air Force men ...HD Stock Footage
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March 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Some footage of "First Lady of Billiards" Matsako Katsura, who was born on this date in 1913. #BilliardsHistory youtu.be/19LCM_q8EyI?...
Born March 7, 1913, Masako Katsura was nicknamed "Katsy" and sometimes called the "First Lady of Billiards." Active during the 1950s, Katsura became Japan's only female pro player and took 2nd place in the country's national three-cushion billiards championship three times. #billiardshistory
March 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Born March 7, 1913, Masako Katsura was nicknamed "Katsy" and sometimes called the "First Lady of Billiards." Active during the 1950s, Katsura became Japan's only female pro player and took 2nd place in the country's national three-cushion billiards championship three times. #billiardshistory
Not mentioned in this article: One of the greatest players of all time was the Cuban Alfredo De Oro. There was a fine, long tradition of billiards in Cuba before the revolution. www.reuters.com/sports/billi...
Billiards making a comeback in Cuba despite hard times
Billiards are making a comeback in Communist-run Cuba as men and women take to tables in private bars and clubs, while fans hope someday the game will be officially recognized as a sport.
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February 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Not mentioned in this article: One of the greatest players of all time was the Cuban Alfredo De Oro. There was a fine, long tradition of billiards in Cuba before the revolution. www.reuters.com/sports/billi...
Happy Birthday to Allison Fisher MBE, one of the most prodigious title holders in all of sports.
February 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Happy Birthday to Allison Fisher MBE, one of the most prodigious title holders in all of sports.
Rest in peace Danny DiLiberto, who won national titles across multiple disciplines during a career that spanned four decades. He was also a member of the BCA and One-Pocket Halls of Fame, and a beloved Accu-Stats commentator. Mr. DiLiberto was born on , Feb. 19, 1935 and died on Feb. 11, 2025.
February 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Rest in peace Danny DiLiberto, who won national titles across multiple disciplines during a career that spanned four decades. He was also a member of the BCA and One-Pocket Halls of Fame, and a beloved Accu-Stats commentator. Mr. DiLiberto was born on , Feb. 19, 1935 and died on Feb. 11, 2025.
On Feb. 2, 1985, Efren Reyes showed up anonymously for a 9-ball open in Houston. This was Reyes' first known appearance in the US. The packed field included many of the nation’s top players, including Earl Strickland, but Reyes (traveling under the name Cesar Morales) won.
February 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
On Feb. 2, 1985, Efren Reyes showed up anonymously for a 9-ball open in Houston. This was Reyes' first known appearance in the US. The packed field included many of the nation’s top players, including Earl Strickland, but Reyes (traveling under the name Cesar Morales) won.
Jan. 31sh is the death anniversary of famed one-pocket player Jack "Jersey Red" Breit, the brash-talking legend profiled in R.A. Dyer's 2003 book, Hustler Days.
January 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Jan. 31sh is the death anniversary of famed one-pocket player Jack "Jersey Red" Breit, the brash-talking legend profiled in R.A. Dyer's 2003 book, Hustler Days.
Belgium three-cushion billiards ace Raymond Cuelemans breaks down weeping upon winning the world title in 1965, as runner up Enrique Navarra embraces him. This image is from the Mexican Union of Billiards Champions FB page (Umcb Gallegos Jesus) raymondceulemans #enriquenavarra
January 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Belgium three-cushion billiards ace Raymond Cuelemans breaks down weeping upon winning the world title in 1965, as runner up Enrique Navarra embraces him. This image is from the Mexican Union of Billiards Champions FB page (Umcb Gallegos Jesus) raymondceulemans #enriquenavarra
January 4 is the birth anniversary of Francois Mingaud, the inventor of the leather cue tip and the discover of pool-related spin. Read all about Mingaud and his transformational discoveries at the #PoolHistory website. poolhistory.com/the-spin-on-...
The Spin on Pool: Innovator Francois Mingaud - Pool History
Francois Mingaud, an infantry officer in Napoleon's army, invented the leather cue tip.
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January 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
January 4 is the birth anniversary of Francois Mingaud, the inventor of the leather cue tip and the discover of pool-related spin. Read all about Mingaud and his transformational discoveries at the #PoolHistory website. poolhistory.com/the-spin-on-...
Mike Panozzo of Billiards Digest writes about the recent Hall of Fame Banquet, in Orlando, Florida. Mike was inducted into the HOF along with Shane Van Boening and the late Mark Griffin. It was a delightful evening. #shanevanboening #poolhistory www.billiardsdigest.com/showblogentr...
December 30, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Mike Panozzo of Billiards Digest writes about the recent Hall of Fame Banquet, in Orlando, Florida. Mike was inducted into the HOF along with Shane Van Boening and the late Mark Griffin. It was a delightful evening. #shanevanboening #poolhistory www.billiardsdigest.com/showblogentr...
Question for the hive mind: Who is the best pool player from Latin America? Leave answers in the comments.
December 29, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Question for the hive mind: Who is the best pool player from Latin America? Leave answers in the comments.
Who says Minnesota Fats couldn't play pool? #poolhustler #nineball #hustlerstories poolhistory.com/strategic-th...
Strategic Thinking: How Oafish Minnesota Fats Delivered a Quiet Thrashing - Pool History
Pool has plenty of those sorts too. And believe it or not some of the greatest strategic moves in pool — especially with regards to getting action — have been executed not by men of quiet deliberation...
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December 28, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Who says Minnesota Fats couldn't play pool? #poolhustler #nineball #hustlerstories poolhistory.com/strategic-th...
Among this year's Hall of Fame inductees is Mike Panozzo, editor of Billiards Digest. Learn all about this long-time industry leader at the Pool History website, in the new profile by R.A. Dyer. #POOLhistory
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Billiards Digest editor Mike Panozzo Joins Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame - Pool History
Mike Panozzo was inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame on Nov. 31, under the Meritorious Service category. He has devoted the entirety of his 40-plus year to chronicling and promoting American pocket bil...
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December 21, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Among this year's Hall of Fame inductees is Mike Panozzo, editor of Billiards Digest. Learn all about this long-time industry leader at the Pool History website, in the new profile by R.A. Dyer. #POOLhistory
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Stay up to date with the American pool scene with BBilliards DigestLive. In this episode they discuss the #MosconiCup2024 and interview Team USA and Team Europe players.
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December 12, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Stay up to date with the American pool scene with BBilliards DigestLive. In this episode they discuss the #MosconiCup2024 and interview Team USA and Team Europe players.
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December 12, 2024 is the 66th death anniversary of German champion Erich Hagenlocher. Read all about this legendary European player at the Pool History website, in an article by Ralph Eckert, former #MosconiCup captain for Team Europe. poolhistory.com/world-pool-h...
German Champions Erich Hagenlocher and Dieter Müller - Pool History
In this article — the second of a two-part series — Ralph Eckert tells the story of German pool champs Erich Hagenlocher and Dieter Müller. Mr. Eckert is a pool champion, author, trick shot artist and...
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December 12, 2024 at 4:19 PM
December 12, 2024 is the 66th death anniversary of German champion Erich Hagenlocher. Read all about this legendary European player at the Pool History website, in an article by Ralph Eckert, former #MosconiCup captain for Team Europe. poolhistory.com/world-pool-h...