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One more little bang for the Fat Man. It is an excerpt from my new book, TEOPH. Dedicated to all those who didnt think he could play.
“Chicago Pony” and Fats
Fats pulled this hustle in Bensingers in the 40s. Chicago’s “Pony” Rosen was probably the best One-pocket player in Bensingers at that time. He usually played very cheap himself, but everybody loved to bet on him and his games, because he had a reputation for never doing business. Fats was spotting Pony 8 to 7 for $10 a game. Unlike what some people think, Fats had a very big reputation back then, and everybody wanted to bet on Fats. So Fats had cohorts stationed in the poolroom, and they were all betting on Pony. Fats sluffed off all the $10 games to an unwitting Pony, but his partners were collecting $200-$300 a game on the side. Nobody woke up, and Fats made a nice score.
Pony was tickled as he made $80 or $100 at the $10 level. Pony woke up to the scam later. He even loved to tell the story. "He kept leaving me banks." Pony said. "I couldn’t understand it. In those days if I got a shot I was gone."
Beard
“Chicago Pony” and Fats
Fats pulled this hustle in Bensingers in the 40s. Chicago’s “Pony” Rosen was probably the best One-pocket player in Bensingers at that time. He usually played very cheap himself, but everybody loved to bet on him and his games, because he had a reputation for never doing business. Fats was spotting Pony 8 to 7 for $10 a game. Unlike what some people think, Fats had a very big reputation back then, and everybody wanted to bet on Fats. So Fats had cohorts stationed in the poolroom, and they were all betting on Pony. Fats sluffed off all the $10 games to an unwitting Pony, but his partners were collecting $200-$300 a game on the side. Nobody woke up, and Fats made a nice score.
Pony was tickled as he made $80 or $100 at the $10 level. Pony woke up to the scam later. He even loved to tell the story. "He kept leaving me banks." Pony said. "I couldn’t understand it. In those days if I got a shot I was gone."
Beard