Comments on: Willie Mosconi Straight Pool Clip

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 02:06:25 +0000

In the late '70's, I was 20 years old when I stopped in a midwestern bar in the afternoon. The table was open and I racked the balls. I walked up to an older man at the bar and asked him if he was “up for a game”.
He looked at the bartender “tongue in cheek” and headed for the table. I didn't have one shot! The exhibition was over, and he left. I walked back up to the bar and sat down. The bartender said, “You know who that was”? “That was Willie Mosconi. 2nd only to Minnesota Fats.” Somehow… even though I had no shot… I feel honored.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:52:28 +0000

What a joy to watch the master at work. As sick as he was, his stroke is still fluid and the famous fighting spirit is still evident. If only we had more film of him playing in his prime. Thanks for the memories Willie, you were the best.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:31:28 +0000

Thanks for the information and story behind this clip.
That's exactly what I want the comments section to be used for, to provide such interesting insights!
Colin

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:25:26 +0000

I think this video is from the Valley Hall of Fame Dinner show. August 10th, 1991. It was produced by the Birkbeck “twins” who were Billiards International at the time. The place was the Williamson Restaurant in Horsham, PA. There was an exhibition by Mike Massey prior to the match. They didn't know if Mosconi was going to be able to compete because he had been severely ill and in the hospital. There is a tape of the whole match available through Accu-Stats.