The Best of the Best

Titanic gambled--and won--more on pool and billiards than anyone who ever lived.

Who is the best ever to wield a pool stick? Is there a clear way to determine the best at the sport?

These ten items came to mind recently when I was tapped for "tips from a pro pool teacher".

Fortunately for the world of pool, George Herman Balabushka lived for his cues...

Fear the Captain. Fear him always!

One of the greatest ever to wield a cue, Varner is also a great gentleman and ambassador of our sport.

The greatest player ever, most Americans do not realize that even Willie Mosconi said, "Greenleaf was unequaled!"

Minnesota Fats was a legend of pool and remains so today. Here are all his fascinating details in one place.

A TV phenomenon, the Miz took on all comers and defeated them with an easy grace.

Who do you think is the best ever to wield a cue stick? We want to know?

An astounding Cushion Billiards player, Hoppe refused to drive a car when it interfered with his game...

This All-Time Pool Legend lives on in the hearts of those who know Willie's Game.

While this does not qualify as a "basic" pool or billiards technique, it represents a masterful Straight Pool play by Efren "The Magician" Reyes.