Grady
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I was surprised, upon returning home, that I didn't see anything about the Bank Pool Ring Game on the net. Six players put up $2,000 each. They started at $50 a bank and raised it every 45 minutes or so until the bet was $500 per bank.
At that point Shannon had $11,300 of the $12,000, while Brian Gregg had only $700. There were a few balls left on the table. After clearing them Brian had $1,700. Scott Smith told Brian that he had to raise it and how much would be his choice. After thinking about it a minute, Brian said that $800 a bank would be fine. Brian made most of the early banks in this, the last rack. After he and Shannon were about even in money, Brian came to the table and ran seven banks and out to win the money.
At my event in Gulfport last month Shannon ran 8 banks and out to win the $18,000. I then said that that was the best pool I had ever seen and I meant it. But Brian's run was as good a pool and the greatest comeback under pressure that I've ever seen.
I highly recommend that everyone buy this DVD. I haven't listened to the commentary but I can sure vouch for the pool playin'.
For Steve Booth's One Pocket HOF, I called all four magazines. Only Conrad Burkman of Billiard News showed up at the banquet. It turned out to be one of the best evenings of my life, as "Bugs", "Beanie", Diliberto, Ronnie Allen," Freddie the Beard" told stories and honored the new inductees. Efren certainly had fun from the looks of the big smile on his face. "Bugs" was in a wheelchair and not so well, which saddened us all. However this didn't slow him or any of the others down, as pictures were taken, autographs signed, plaques presented and a general great time had by all.
The banquet was completely sold out. Tears were shed ( I think Ronnie and I were the worst). The whole affair was classy. There was much love and respect in that room and I thank Steve Booth for starting something that is long overdue. I cannot wait for next year. Onepocket.org's photos are terrific, and Diana of AZbilliards took many photos that are always top notch.
If your magazine doesn't carry this magnificent story I'd appreciate it if you'd complain. Thanks.
At that point Shannon had $11,300 of the $12,000, while Brian Gregg had only $700. There were a few balls left on the table. After clearing them Brian had $1,700. Scott Smith told Brian that he had to raise it and how much would be his choice. After thinking about it a minute, Brian said that $800 a bank would be fine. Brian made most of the early banks in this, the last rack. After he and Shannon were about even in money, Brian came to the table and ran seven banks and out to win the money.
At my event in Gulfport last month Shannon ran 8 banks and out to win the $18,000. I then said that that was the best pool I had ever seen and I meant it. But Brian's run was as good a pool and the greatest comeback under pressure that I've ever seen.
I highly recommend that everyone buy this DVD. I haven't listened to the commentary but I can sure vouch for the pool playin'.
For Steve Booth's One Pocket HOF, I called all four magazines. Only Conrad Burkman of Billiard News showed up at the banquet. It turned out to be one of the best evenings of my life, as "Bugs", "Beanie", Diliberto, Ronnie Allen," Freddie the Beard" told stories and honored the new inductees. Efren certainly had fun from the looks of the big smile on his face. "Bugs" was in a wheelchair and not so well, which saddened us all. However this didn't slow him or any of the others down, as pictures were taken, autographs signed, plaques presented and a general great time had by all.
The banquet was completely sold out. Tears were shed ( I think Ronnie and I were the worst). The whole affair was classy. There was much love and respect in that room and I thank Steve Booth for starting something that is long overdue. I cannot wait for next year. Onepocket.org's photos are terrific, and Diana of AZbilliards took many photos that are always top notch.
If your magazine doesn't carry this magnificent story I'd appreciate it if you'd complain. Thanks.
