PoolHistoryBlog's profile picture. R.A. Dyer is the author of Hustler Days, the Hustler and the Champ, and the Untold Stories column in Billiards Digest.

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R.A. Dyer is the author of Hustler Days, the Hustler and the Champ, and the Untold Stories column in Billiards Digest.

How will history remember Fedor Gorst? Since we're all about pool history here, we put that very question to the world number one himself after bumping into him outside the Texas Open. This brief interview (with some very challenging audio) was conducted on Aug. 31 by R.A. Dyer.


Come celebrate Carlo Biado, the newest HOF inductee, this November in Florida. Here's the link for tickets. usbma.com/halloffame2025/

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Come celebrate Carlo Biado, the newest HOF inductee, this November in Florida. Here's the link for tickets. usbma.com/halloffame2025/

June 27 is the 112th birth anniversary of the great Willie Mosconi, who some believe was the finest American pool player of all time. You can read more about Willie in The Hustler & The Champ, by R.A. Dyer. #poolhistory poolhistory.com/books/the-hust…

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. June 27 is the 112th birth anniversary of the great Willie Mosconi, who some believe was the finest American pool player of all time. You can read more about Willie in The Hustler & The Champ, by R.A. Dyer. #poolhistory poolhistory.com/books/the-hust…

Just receiving word of the passing of Buddy Hall, the famous Rifleman, who was inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame in 2000. The two-time U.S. Open winner was a phenomenon during the 1990s and is considered as one of the all time great 9-ball players. Rest in peace Rifleman.

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Just receiving word of the passing of Buddy Hall, the famous Rifleman, who was inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame in 2000. The two-time U.S. Open winner was a phenomenon during the 1990s and is considered as one of the all time great 9-ball players. Rest in peace Rifleman.

Alfredo De Oro, the Cuban billiards star, was among the first inductees into the BCA Hall of Fame. He also mounted a championship career to rival that of Ralph Greenleaf or any of the other lions. He was born April 28, 1863. Read more at PoolHistory.Com #poolhistory

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Alfredo De Oro, the Cuban billiards star, was among the first inductees into the BCA Hall of Fame. He also mounted a championship career to rival that of Ralph Greenleaf or any of the other lions. He was born April 28, 1863.  Read more at PoolHistory.Com #poolhistory

Just in time for Summer! Wrap yourself up with Ruth McGinnis, the Queen of Pocket Billiards, POOL towel. Proceeds help pay contributors to the PoolHistory.com website. #pooltowel #pocketbilliards poolhistory.com/pool-history-g…

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Just in time for Summer! Wrap yourself up with Ruth McGinnis, the Queen of Pocket Billiards, POOL towel. Proceeds help pay contributors to the PoolHistory.com website. #pooltowel #pocketbilliards poolhistory.com/pool-history-g…

On this day in 1996, the legendary Earl Strickland ran straight 11 racks to win a $1 million prize. #POOLhistory #earlstrickland poolhistory.com/event/strickla…


Better than SVB? Better than Earl Strickland and Mike Sigel? Better than Willie Mosconi? Today is the 75th death anniversary of Ralph Greenleaf, who some argue was the greatest American pool player of all time. What do you think? #POOLhistory #ralphgreenleaf #poolGOAT

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Better than SVB? Better than Earl Strickland and Mike Sigel? Better than Willie Mosconi? Today is the 75th death anniversary of Ralph Greenleaf, who some argue was the greatest American pool player of all time. What do you think?  #POOLhistory #ralphgreenleaf #poolGOAT

The Billiard Congress of America today officially recognizes Jayson Shaw's amazing straight pool run of 832 in January.

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. The Billiard Congress of America today officially recognizes Jayson Shaw's amazing straight pool run of 832 in January.

Born March 7, 1913, Masako Katsura was nicknamed "Katsy" and sometimes called the "First Lady of Billiards." Active during the 1950s, Katsura became Japan's only female pro player and took 2nd in the country's national three-cushion #billiards championship three times.

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Born March 7, 1913, Masako Katsura was nicknamed "Katsy" and sometimes called the "First Lady of Billiards." Active during the 1950s, Katsura became Japan's only female pro player and took  2nd in the country's national three-cushion #billiards championship three times.

Happy Birthday to Allison Fisher MBE, one of the most prodigious title holders in all of sports.

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Happy Birthday to Allison Fisher MBE, one of the most prodigious title holders in all of sports.

Rest in Peace Danny DiLiberto, whose career spanned four decades and included numerous state and national titles. Danny also became known as a colorful and beloved Accu-Stats commentator and was an inductee to both the BCA and the One-Pocket Halls of Fame.

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Rest in Peace Danny DiLiberto, whose career spanned four decades and included numerous state and national titles. Danny also became known as a colorful and beloved Accu-Stats commentator and was an inductee to both the BCA and the One-Pocket Halls of Fame.

A story about the late, great Danny DiLiberto by the late, great George Fels of @BilliardsDigest. Rest in Peace Danny. billiardsdigest.com/new_current_is…


On Feb. 2, 1985, Efren Reyes showed up anonymously for a 9-ball open in Houston. This was Reyes' first known appearance in the US. The packed field included many of the nation’s top players, including Earl Strickland, but Reyes (traveling under the name Cesar Morales) won.

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. On Feb. 2, 1985, Efren Reyes showed up anonymously for a 9-ball open in Houston. This was Reyes' first known appearance in the US. The packed field included many of the nation’s top players, including Earl Strickland, but Reyes (traveling under the name Cesar Morales) won.

Jan. 31sh is the death anniversary of famed one-pocket player Jack "Jersey Red" Breit, the brash-talking legend profiled in R.A. Dyer's 2003 book, Hustler Days.

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Jan. 31sh is the death anniversary of famed one-pocket player Jack "Jersey Red" Breit, the brash-talking legend profiled in R.A. Dyer's 2003 book, Hustler Days.

Belgium three-cushion billiards ace Raymond Cuelemans breaks down weeping upon winning the world title in 1965, as runner up Enrique Navarra embraces him. This image is from the Mexican Union of Billiards Champions FB page (Umcb Gallegos Jesus) #raymondceulemans #enriquenavarra

PoolHistoryBlog's tweet image. Belgium three-cushion billiards ace Raymond Cuelemans breaks down weeping upon winning the world title in 1965, as runner up Enrique Navarra embraces him. This image is from the Mexican Union of Billiards Champions FB page (Umcb Gallegos Jesus) #raymondceulemans #enriquenavarra

January 4 is the birth anniversary of Francois Mingaud, the inventor of the leather cue tip and the discover of pool-related spin. Read all about Mingaud and his transformational discoveries at the #PoolHistory website. poolhistory.com/the-spin-on-po…


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