Steve,NH Steve said:I have added in my database, but not yet added on the Nickname page, but will soon.
You can add, Wingshot Willie. Don Willis, went by this one, as well as The Cincinnati Kid.
Tracy
Steve,NH Steve said:I have added in my database, but not yet added on the Nickname page, but will soon.
Fred, I might add that Rich "Rocketman" Slupik did a wonderful impersonation of Ronnie " The Hat" Mayes.fred bentivegna said:Phil, the "Hat" that beat me in SC was Eddie Burton. You are thinking of Ronnie The Hat Mayes. (AKA The Bald Eagle)
Freddy
Pelican said:Mike "Biloxi Mike" Suber. 4th place at DCC ought to earn hi m aspot on the list.
Pel
hemicudas said:Did he ever live on the east coast, Smorg? Seems like Tall Paul did. That's why I was thinking Grady would remember. He was friends with Steve Oaks at one time.
The "Tall Paul" from the Bay Area is Paul Barros (sp). He always played good shortstop speed-- about like Dave Piona. His game in his prime would be comparable to Mississippi's JayBird. Paul must be in his late fifties now. Our man John Henderson knows him very well.Smorgass Bored said:I saw a youtube match the other day with a West Coaster named 'Tall Paul', but it wasn't the Tall Paul from New Orleans.
gulfportdoc said:The "Tall Paul" from the Bay Area is Paul Barros (sp). He always played good shortstop speed-- about like Dave Piona. His game in his prime would be comparable to Mississippi's JayBird. Paul must be in his late fifties now. Our man John Henderson knows him very well.
Doc
That was a cute video, Tom. It cracked me up. Looks like it wasn't shot that long ago. Have you posted any others on YouTube?SactownTom said:Last time I saw 'Tall Paul' Barrows he was living in Reno NV. And, the player he was practicing against was John Henderson
BTW, I took the video that is on YouTube.
Paul & I were playing for $20 a game before the monthly Hard Times One Pocket Tournament. That safety I played makes me look like a sucker. Come to think of it, I am a sucker anymore. I told the guys at the room I have turned into the kind of guy I used to go looking for. I think I can still play (can't), have a little $$ and will bet it. I usually tee it up with Roger Estelle before the tournament, but he travels so much he isn't always there. Lets me bet want I want too. What a guy! The good thing about gambling before the tournament is they only have a couple of hours to take you off. There is a monthly tournament coming up next Saturday and there will be a few of them there early waiting to nab the prize (me). Billy Palmer wins most of the tournaments, but he may be in Reno at the Bar Table tournament, so someone else may have a chance.gulfportdoc said:That was a cute video, Tom. It cracked me up. Looks like it wasn't shot that long ago. Have you posted any others on YouTube?
Doc
Paul & I were playing for $20 a game before the monthly Hard Times One Pocket Tournament. That safety I played makes me look like a sucker. Come to think of it, I am a sucker anymore. I told the guys at the room I have turned into the kind of guy I used to go looking for. I think I can still play (can't), have a little $$ and will bet it. I usually tee it up with Roger Estelle before the tournament, but he travels so much he isn't always there. Lets me bet want I want too. What a guy! The good thing about gambling before the tournament is they only have a couple of hours to take you off. There is a monthly tournament coming up next Saturday and there will be a few of them there early waiting to nab the prize (me). Billy Palmer or T-Rex win most of the tournaments, but they may be in Reno at the Bar Table tournament, so someone else may have a chance.gulfportdoc said:That was a cute video, Tom. It cracked me up. Looks like it wasn't shot that long ago. Have you posted any others on YouTube?
Doc
SactownTom said:Last time I saw 'Tall Paul' Barrows he was living in Reno NV. And, the player he was practicing against was John Henderson
BTW, I took the video that is on YouTube.
We used to call that chummin', John... A good tactic for unsuspecting fish. I suspect you're still a pretty dangerous player. Hell, I wish we had a monthly 1P tourney around here!jrhendy said:Come to think of it, I am a sucker anymore. I told the guys at the room I have turned into the kind of guy I used to go looking for. I think I can still play (can't), have a little $$ and will bet it.
One Pocket Ghost said:Gotta spellcheck that name for you....That would be Mike Surber....and he does play real good one pocket, and banks.
Pelican said:.....that was one of those my fingers were going faster than my brain. Reckon I need to hire me a proof reader
Later, Pel