I wanted to get some information about the great Harold Worst. We've mentioned him a few times but mostly about his appearances in Johnson City. I went on line and discovered a few facts. But, those may not be facts in reality. A few of our members may be able to shed some light on his short but prolific career.
FACT OR FICTION:
Worlds 3 C champion in 1955/6. The event was held in Buenos Areas. It was my understanding that when he won he had to be ushered out of the arena as a riot was about to happen. Did Juan and Eva Peron entertain Harold at the Executive Palace after the match and have to smuggle him out of the country to save his life?
He was a protege of Hoppe and Hoppe declared him to be the best billiard player he'd ever seen?
He switched to pool in 1958 and began to beat all the pool players who came to his hometown playing nine ball, 14.1 and etc.? It was said he would play for any amount?
He was so prolific at pool that he was barred from the ring games in Johnson City. It was said that he'd watch the ring games and any player could solicit/pay him to shoot any one shot during the game.
He took to One Pocket late in his pool career and after one year of playing One Pocket he was unbeatable?
FACT OR FICTION:
Worlds 3 C champion in 1955/6. The event was held in Buenos Areas. It was my understanding that when he won he had to be ushered out of the arena as a riot was about to happen. Did Juan and Eva Peron entertain Harold at the Executive Palace after the match and have to smuggle him out of the country to save his life?
He was a protege of Hoppe and Hoppe declared him to be the best billiard player he'd ever seen?
He switched to pool in 1958 and began to beat all the pool players who came to his hometown playing nine ball, 14.1 and etc.? It was said he would play for any amount?
He was so prolific at pool that he was barred from the ring games in Johnson City. It was said that he'd watch the ring games and any player could solicit/pay him to shoot any one shot during the game.
He took to One Pocket late in his pool career and after one year of playing One Pocket he was unbeatable?