flyingillini
flyingillini
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I never met him. He was just front row in a small crowd that was watching him.We will wait, Fly.
"Willie Hoppe (born Oct. 11, 1887, Cornwall-on-the-Hudson, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 1, 1959, Miami) was a U.S. master of carom (balkline and three-cushion) billiards. He was one of the most durable of all sports champions, winning 51 world titles between 1906 and 1952."
Dam. Imagine 51 world titles. Is your grandfather a pool professional, Fly? I'm sure it was not easy to watch the superstar play in action then.