petie
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The question is who is the cute girl next to him?
I don't know but I'll bet she isn't too cute now.
The question is who is the cute girl next to him?
You are right, I'm from St. Louis. I played in the 60's and then took a leave of absence for nearly 35 years. I've heard of Lou and seen him play at Derby City and the US Open, but not locally. Unfortunately, Lou has been barred from the pool room where I play and I don't get around town very much.
Getting away from that place was probably the best thing that ever happened to my pool game.
Lou Figueroa
And here I thought you attributed your play to that bitchin' Ginacue you use...
Doc
[N.B. For those under 55, "bitchin" was a 60's Calif. expression meaning groovy.]
Heres a photo i found om E bay of Fats, looked interesting to me as i never saw it before.
Below is the caption :
This is an original press photo. Colo, Iowa - Mrs. Lena McDonald, Colo, Iowa, hugs Rudolph "Minnesota Fats" Wanderone, Dowell, Illinois, who brought his pool-playing skills to Iowa to help raise money to care for Mrs. McDonald's 200 adopted stray dogs living at her home. Minnesota Fats agreed to play all challengers in a pool exhibition in Des Moines to the benefit of Iowa's "Dog Lady." UPIPhoto measures 11 x 8.5inches. Photo is dated 10-10-1975.
Heres the link :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Press-...ts-Billiards-Lena-McDonald-Dogs-/261035674275
The familiar guy is Jimmy Reid.
Petie my friend, that is definitely NOT Jimmy Reid !...The guy does look familiar, but it 100% ain't Jimmy !
I must say that most assuredly IS Jimmie Reid! The snapshot shown in the thread cought him at an odd moment; but if you view the video, you'll see a very fast cut to him and there is no mistaking him. Can I get an Amen?
The question is who is the cute girl next to him?
If that aint Jimmy Reid I promise I will go down on Nancy Pelosi!
Beard
I'm wondering if that might be the lovely Clare, who used to post here? Fred would probably know. Clare is a looker, I know that!
Doc
Not good enough. Barney Frank might do.
P.S. I thought it was Reid when I posted the pic but I wasn't sure. The Duck is senile.
P.Ps. That is not Clare.
Dennis
If that aint Jimmy Reid I promise I will go down on Nancy Pelosi!
Beard
I want front row seats for that.
Of course I would be wearing a haz-mat suit.
Beard
By the way, did the case go to trail or was it settled first ?
Doc, I think con man is a little unfair. He was a hustler, pool and short cards and a promoter, but I've been around a lot of con men and that wasn't him. I agree with Fred, Tevis stole his persona and should have been sued. maybe you know the answer, was the case settled and if so why?
Rod.