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Whitehaired and in their mid60s, the oldtimers racked it up at new york citys waldorfastoria hotel in front of the largest tv viewership ever for a cue game. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Matthew sherman is an experienced pool and billiards instructor and the author of picture yourself shooting pool. In the book he offers advice on fundamentals, includes photographs and diagrams on shotmaking and provides straight pool strategies. Used it when i was a kid learning the game and needed a refresher course. It is a short chapter on a subject that probably deserved more attention. Between the years of 1941 and 1957, he won the world straight pool championship an unmatched fifteen times. His unparalled skill with the cue humbled opponents and astounded audiences worldwide. The parallel aiming technique was first introduced by the great willie mosconi in his book, winning pocket billiards. Willie mosconis winning pocket billiards for beginners. May 19, 2019 mosconi authored an autobiography titled willies game, published in 1993. Willie mosconis winning pocket billiards by willie mosconi.
He and a ghost writer authored an instructional book on pocket billiards entitled willie. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. This demonstration of his abilities was during a cocktail party. Willie mosconi on pocket billiards by willie mosconi. Oct 15, 2000 discover book depositorys huge selection of willie mosconi books online. Predators newest line of cues is inspired by one of the greatest players, and greatest moments, in billiards history. Pocket billiards, mosconi was instrumental in popularizing pool in america, serving as a consultant for iconic films such as the hustler and the color of money and facing off against the famed hustler minnesota fats in 2 celebrated matches.
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June 27, 19 september 17, 1993, generally known as willie mosconi, was an american professional pool pocket billiards player from philadelphia, pennsylvania. Lets examine the parallel method of aiming pool balls. Willie mosconi worlds champion 194158 on pocket billiards. Willie mosconi 191993 was a professional pool player.
He tried to keep his young son away from the game by hiding the billiard balls, but willie improvised by practicing with small potatoes from his mothers kitchen and an old broomstick. Mosconi authored an autobiography titled willie s game, published in 1993. Each quality, used book is saved, sorted, rated, shelved and finally, shipped by hand from washington. Willie mosconi world s champion 1941 58 on pocket billiards. Minnesota fats vs willie mosconi legendary match between the two legendary pool players. Willie mosconi on pocket billiards by willie mosconi alibris. This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to playing billiards, written by the 194158 billiards world champion, willie mosconi. William frederick hoppe october 11, 1887 february 1, 1959, known predominantly as willie hoppe surname rhymes with poppy, was an internationally renowned american professional carom billiards champion, who was posthumously inducted into the billiard congress of america hall of fame in 1966. Mastering the mental game of pocket billiards bob fancher. He was involved in the making of the 1961 movie the hustler. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. This timeless volume includes comprehensive instructions and useful tips on every aspect of the game, and is highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their billiard skills. Read book pdf online here pdf download willie mosconi on pocket billiards. Vtg lot willie mosconi pocket billiards chalk pool cues.
Jun 12, 2007 willie mosconi was in amana, iowa in early 1987 for a convention of appliance dealers. For nearly half a century, mosconi dominated the game of pocket billiards, winning the coveted world title fifteen times from 1940 to 1957 and pocketing a string of records along the way. Willie mosconi, of course, was the greatest pool player of all time. His gentlemanly appearance and demeanour helped to establish pocket billiards as a reputable pastime.
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