1961: How The Hustler Revived America's Love for Pool
Matt Graham
Estimated Read Time: 6 mins
In 1961, The Hustler, a gripping drama starring Paul Newman as "Fast" Eddie Felson, hit theaters and reig...
Matt Graham
Matt Graham
How Brunswick Billiards Transformed Pool into a Respectable Sport
Matt Graham
Estimated Read Time: 7 mins
Pool has long carried a complicated reputation—part skillful pastime, part shady backroom hustle. Yet tha...
The Rise and Fall of Pool Halls: A Social and Cultural Shift
Matt Graham
Estimated Read Time: 8 mins
Imagine walking into a smoky pool hall in the 1920s — the crack of a break shot echoes through the air, c...
The Hustler's Code: Ethics in Billiards
Matt Graham
Estimated Read Time: 5 mins
The world of billiards has long carried a unique subculture of hustlers — players who combine skill, dece...
The Legendary Duel: Mosconi vs. Fats
Matt Graham
Estimated Read Time: 8 mins
Few rivalries capture that better than the epic duel between Willie Mosconi and Minnesota Fats. Their cla...
The Rebel Genius: Ronnie O’Sullivan’s Dominance and Controversies
Matt Graham
Estimated Read Time: 6 mins
Ronnie O’Sullivan is more than just a legendary snooker player; he's an enigmatic figure whose brilliance...
Silent Excellence: Shane Van Boening's Journey Through Adversity
Matt Graham
Estimated Read Time: 5 mins
Shane Van Boening isn’t just America’s premier modern pool player—he embodies resilience, overcoming sign...
Earl Strickland: The Fiery Force Who Redefined Pool
Matt Graham
Estimated Read Time: 8 mins
Few names in professional pool spark as much debate, admiration, and controversy as Earl “The Pearl” Stri...
Precision Personified: Ralf Souquet’s Methodical Rise to Greatness
Matt Graham
Estimated Read Time: 7 mins
Nicknamed “The Kaiser,” Ralf Souquet embodies precision, consistency, and a disciplined methodology rarel...