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Jimmy Caras
James Caras (17 December 1908 – 3 December 2002) was an American professional pool player, most well known for winning five World Pocket Billiard Titles between 1935 and 1949. After a 12-year hiatus, Caras would return to cue sports, and win the U.S. Open Straight Pool Championship in 1967 at the age of 58. Caras would be inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in 1977. Caras is also known for inventing trick shots, as well as producing books, such as ''Pocket billiard fundamentals and trick shots made easy'' in 1969. and ''Trick and Fancy Shots in Pocket Billards'' in 1966. Titles * 1935 NBAA World Straight Pool Championship * 1936 NBAA World Straight Pool Championship * 1938 NBAA World Straight Pool Championship * 1938 NBAA World Straight Pool Championship * 1949 BCA World Straight Pool Championship * 1967 BCA U.S. Open Straight Pool Championship * 1967 Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame This is the list of people inducted into the Billiard Cong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Straight Pool Championship
The World Straight Pool Championship is a pool competition, that was held up until the game of Nine-ball became popularized in America. It was the most prestigious straight pool tournament up until the early 21st century, tournaments like the American 14.1 Straight Pool Championship and the European Pool Championship 14.1 that are still held annually, have gained prominence in recent years. During the tournament's early years, it was the only global professional title for straight pool (also known as 14.1 continuous). The event was revived in 2006, in part to restore the game's popularity in the United States. The World Straight Pool Championship was held in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 and was sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), until ending in 2010, and with it the tournament's history of nearly 100 years. Ralph Greenleaf & Willie Mosconi are the most successful players having both won the tournament on 19 occasions. The oldest player to win the tournament is Irv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billiard Congress Of America Hall Of Fame
This is the list of people inducted into the Billiard Congress of America's hall of fame to honour outstanding people who, through their competitive skills and dedication, have enriched the sport and industry. Two categories have been established in the Billiard Congress of America's Hall of Fame. The "Greatest Player" category is awarded for outstanding players who must be 40 years of age or older, have been active professionals for at least 10 years and have recorded significant achievements in national or international competition recognized by the BCA. The "Meritorious Service" category (•) is awarded for those who have made lasting, memorable and important contributions to the game or the billiards industry. The year of induction is listed after the name. 1966–1969 *Ralph Greenleaf (1966) * Willie Hoppe (1966) * Charle Peterson (1966) • * Welker Cochran (1967) * Alfredo de Oro (1967) * Ben Nartzik (1967) • * Jake Schaefer Sr. (1968) * Jake Schaefer Jr. (1968) * Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1908 Births
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American Pool Players
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