The Two Greatest One Pocket Player's of the last 40 Years might Finally Match Up!

mr3cushion said:

Who said, you can't live long enough too see everything. Finally after 40 yrs. the two greatest one pocket player's, one handed and two, might actually match up. If this isn't the most anticipated match of the last half century, I don't know what is. "West Coast Offence", against the, "The Chicago Anaconda", I can see the marquee now.

Just spoke to Artie, he likes it, there will probably be some changes, I don't know what. Let's see if we can get the best PPV deals in the works now, while we still have some time, should be a winner!

I guess there's only one thing left, WHEN"S THE LINE OPEN UP?, and WHAT IS IT?

Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"

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mr3cushion said:

Dennis: RONNIE proposed this MATCH, not ARTIE, HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Why is it that everyone HATES a WINNER, I have my own opinion, but that does'nt matter, get over that weak HATTER attitude, it's getting old!
Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"

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Skin said:

Does every statement on here have to be the ignition spark for a flame war? Men of the oldest generation ought to be given the courtesy of expressing their thoughts without being napalmed over them. That is just basic, common decency.

Skin

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Cowboy Dennis said:

Skin,

I guess that you just posted in the wrong thread, right? I don't see a flame war developing here. Let me ask you a question: Do you think that that this would be a big match if it happens? Do you think it is important? Do you think anyone would really care about the quality of play or people would simply root for their favorite? You can go to the track and do that.

If I was the 2nd or 3rd best one-pocket player ever and RA asked me to play him(for the first time) when he was in his 70's and I was in my mid-6o's, I would tell him "no way". What could happen? If I lose, people would say that RA was the better player because he beat me, and if I win they will say that I beat an obese, drunk, diabetic old man 30 years past his prime. What could I possibly win, except money. I guess if that's your motivation(money) then that's enough for you and you don't care what your legacy is. I would tell RA to get a job and leave me alone. Unless my ego was so big(it's not) that I just had to beat him once.

I don't drool over players matching up. Never have and never will.

Dennis

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Skin said:

No, Dennis, it is not the matchup of the century, not any more than Ali v. Frazier now would be. But guys from a specific generation like to relive their memories and see their what-ifs played out. That's all that is going on here with mr3c's thoughts. And it ain't a bad thing. It is a human thing.

Personally, I'd like to see Efren v. Harold Worst in their primes on modern equipment. But Worst never played on modern equipment and Efren has slipped now due to age. It is fantasy, this stuff. That's all. It proves nothing and means nothing really, except for the jollies.

Skin

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Cowboy Dennis said:

Skin,

I can understand how it is to want to play someone that you've never played or to see two players play that have never played. I have several disappointments of my own concerning people that I did not play, for whatever reason. To think back about it now and have the opportunity to challenge them to a match would be complete insanity on my part. We missed out on a match that would have validated my game at the time but means nothing at all now. That is how I challenged myself back then. And I'm referring to playing better players than me who I thought I could beat or be close to. I'm not talking about beating an over-the-hill-drunk who can't run 8 & out with a gun to his head.

P.S. Frazier would love to kick Ali's ass for calling him a gorrilla. He's never forgiven him for that. That's a shame in my book.

P.S.S. Just saw your edit. I would give a thousand to see and hear Janis perform with Plant.

Dennis

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Skin said:

Dennis, I remember seeing this live on broadcast. Do you remember it? "Sit down, Joe. Sit down, Joe..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-u_Q3eVYU0

Angelo Dundee said of Frazier, "He is the epitome of a strong, strong man". I suspect that what is Ali meant when he called him a gorilla. That's how he had to think of him to beat him.

Skin

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mr3cushion said:

Who said, you can't live long enough too see everything. Finally after 40 yrs. the two greatest one pocket player's, one handed and two, might actually match up. If this isn't the most anticipated match of the last half century, I don't know what is. "West Coast Offence", against the, "The Chicago Anaconda", I can see the marquee now.

Just spoke to Artie, he likes it, there will probably be some changes, I don't know what. Let's see if we can get the best PPV deals in the works now, while we still have some time, should be a winner!

I guess there's only one thing left, WHEN"S THE LINE OPEN UP?, and WHAT IS IT?

Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"

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mr3cushion said:

Your right Skin, It will be something to see, I see another HATER, the garlic press, (Lou), couldn't carry either one of these guy's jock strap!
Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"

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lfigueroa said:

Pu.... leeeeeeseeeeeee.

Greatest 1pocket players of the last 40 years.

What drugs are you on?

Besides, anyone betting on something like this, would totally deserve the screwing they would inevitably get.

Lou Figueroa

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