Articles Index
Willie Mosconi, aka "The Mosc"
The All-Time Pool Legend lives on in the hearts of those who know Willie's Game.
Nick Varner, aka "The Kentucky Colonel"
One of the greatest ever to wield a cue, Nick Varner is also a great gentleman and ambassador of our sport. His biography is compelling.
Typical Custom Cue Dimensions
What are the typical weights and sizes in a custom cue? Which choices are right for your game?
Mike Sigel. aka "Captain Hook"
Mike Sigel, aka "Captain Hook", is a fine pool shooter whose biography reads through one of pool's most exciting decades.
Minnesota Fats, aka "Rudolph Wanderone", "New York Fats", "The Fat One"
Minnesota Fats was a legend of pool and remains so today. Here are all his fascinating details in one place.
Tommy Kennedy, Mr. Amity, aka "The Juggler"
Tommy Kennedy has won more than 130 tournament titles, including six times as State of Florida champion (he resides in Indiana, and before that South Georgia and Florida, but is still a mainstay on the Florida pool tours) but his favorite is surely as pool’s Mr. Amity...
Celebrity Poolroom Owner
David Brenner helped revive pool, creating New York pool chic at a time when pool nearly disappeared from Manhattan.
Mike Shamos, Pool Historian Par Excellence
Mike Shamos has thrilled the pool world with his encyclopedic knowledge of the game and vast trove of memorabilia.
Sneaky Petes & House Cues
The sneakiest fellow at the pool hall isn't a person, it's a cue, and his name his "Sneaky Pete". Discover why house cues and Petes might be right or wrong for you to use.
Tom Cruise, aka "Money"
Cruise, who is ambidextrous, shot pool left-handed in The Color of Money. But the real magic was applied when he shot one-handed...
George Balabushka, aka "George Herman Balabushka"
Aspiring creators need many years to produce the best. Fortunately for the world of pool, George Balabushka handed down many trade secrets...
Ralph Greenleaf, aka "The Aristocrat"
The greatest player ever, most Americans do not realize that even Willie Mosconi said, "Greenleaf was unequaled!"
Willie Hoppe, aka "Can't Top Me"
An astounding Cushion Billiards player, Hoppe refused to drive a car when it interfered with his game...
Vincent Van Gogh, aka "Colors Van Gogh"
Millions admire Vincent Van Gogh's artisitic sensibilities and were amazed by his emotional insensibility unless poured out on his canvas. Do you know the tale behind his billiards painting?
Steve Mizerak, aka "The Machine"
A TV phenomenon, Steve Mizerak, aka "The Machine", took on all comers and defeated them with an easy grace.
John Schmidt, aka "Mr. 400"
John Schmidt, aka "Mr. 400", is making a big splash in pool between setting Straight Pool records and running his poolroom in Pensacola, Florida. A fascinating biography.
Paul Newman - Pool Players Worldwide Mourn The Loss Of "Fast Eddie Felson"
Pool players the world over mourn the of loss Paul Newman. This acting great leaves behind a kind legacy to the world of pool and to others.