2006-09-17 00:46:05 · 11 answers · asked by prince 1 in Sports ➔ Snooker & Pool
Willie Mosconi
2006-09-17 01:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have to agree with my man, Eightbraker. Willie Mosconi is arguably the greatest pocket billiards player ever. Yes, Ralph Greenleaf did win the world championship on 20 separate occasions, only a slight edge over Mosconi who won 19. Still, 526 balls without a miss is a feat so incredible that it has remained unbroken to this day. Willie didn't miss ball 527, he just didn't have any more time to shoot. Who knows how far he would've gone? Willie was a spokesman for Brunswick for many years and he also served as the technical adviser for the movie, "The Hustler" as well as playing a small role in the film. He also had a speaking role in the film, "The Baltimore Bullet". To anyone with the slightest knowledge of pool history, the name Willie Mosconi is legendary. M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.
2006-09-17 10:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by straight_shooter526 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the game of billiards it was Willie Hoppe , by far the greatest ever. If you are talking about pocket pool It was Willie Mosconi. I agree that Efrem Reyes is probably the greatest player today but, Mosconi played straight pool , a tougher game than 9 ball , he played on bigger tables (10 ft. ) for most of his career, he won 15 world championships , and he also ran 526 consecutive balls. No one has ever came close to those stats.
2006-09-17 08:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by eightbraker 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Tootheless Magician has elevated Billiard to the Next Level with his AMAZING Out of this World Shots, and plays better when theres money on the Line.
2006-09-18 04:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by Warhorse X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a lot of great players a long time ago ... minnesota fats, willie mosconi, etc ... but never had anyone has the same impact on the game, fans and players itself other than efren 'bata' reyes ... ask the best players of today and they'll all tell you that efren's the toughest ... it's magic!
2006-09-17 02:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by bordz8n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minnesota Fats.
2006-09-17 00:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by looking for the left eye 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Efren "BATA" Reyes. No one's better than him. No one is more exciting and more imaginative than him. He wins the big ones that's why he's the highest earning pool player in the world.
2006-09-17 19:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by tyrone b 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No doubt, the living legend, the MAGICIAN, Efren "Bata" Reyes!!!
2006-09-17 05:23:09 · answer #8 · answered by EfrenSuperFan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my view I havent see a player like CHRIS DAVIS.
2006-09-18 19:53:21 · answer #9 · answered by shani s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willie Mosconi
2006-09-18 01:38:19 · answer #10 · answered by smitty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋