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Steph: That foul has been discussed hundreds of times here by sharp-eyed viewers like yourself. It was a foul that no one caught that day -- not the ref, nor the commentators. In the heat of the moment even Reyes himself and Immonen didn't realize it. Believe me, Immonen would have immediately called "foul" if he had noticed that 8 moving which would be his right to do *_Everyone's eyes (including the casino audience) were glued on the shot and the ball heading for the pocket_* I personally asked Immonen about that foul a year after the event was televised From the partially obstructed view he had, he didn't see it, and like everyone else -- ref, commentators, all casino spectators -- his eyes were on the object ball heading towards the pocket. ~ Ray C.

Not generally known was the fact that he attributed his explosive breaking power to his years of very advanced martial arts training. Only a fool tested his ability to physically defend himself when provoked to the limit anywhere in his road travels. Lightning-fast hands, arms and feet. ~ Ray C.

me too mate

reyes is a different class though...even now he still beats them all...hes the daddy

You love the sport as much as we all do. Thanks for your interesting comment, Bagu. ~ Ray C.

'94 ~ Ray C.

Billy Incardona and Jim Rempe. Both widely respected in their prime by their peers as top-tier competitors whether in tournaments and/or very high-stakes challenge matches.

A perfect summarizing comment, Archie. Thanks for posting it. ~ Ray C.

It's spelled: S-A-R-D-O ~ Ray C.

Many indeed, and well-deserved. ~ Ray C.

Glad you're enjoying them Veronica; thanks for the feedback. ~ Ray C.

Enjoyable to read & visualize. Thanks for posting this up-to-date information, Liz. ~ Ray C.

Enjoy some pool history facts behind the cloth and that table-center logo they used in this tournament: Logos of various casinos were seen during several major tournaments' semis and finals in the mid-1980s for the obvious reason that *_the casinos_* were -- thankfully -- experimenting with sponsoring and heavily promoting pro pool for the firs time, (to the delight of pool fans and all professional players). These occasional logos in the finals were very briefly a condition of a few pro tour-casino *_contractual relationships_* The table seen in these three video-ed matches was fitted with an extremely slow rug-like cloth from that particular casino's large supply of *_poker table fabric_* thus the visible power-stroking of most shots, and thus the conspicuous publicity logo. Lifelong fans of pro pool appreciate all efforts made by promoters and sponsors throughout the four or five recent decades of our beloved sport, and especially the absorbing (and instructive)films, videos and pro tournaments that resulted from their efforts. Just my helpfully intended oldtimer's insight into some of televised-pool's history .

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 ...amazing facts! Thank you!

Veronica: For more than a hundred years of MAJOR billiards tournaments starting in the late 19th century and during about 3/4 of the 20th century, *_no player in history was ever comfortable playing in a tuxedo_* but whenever deemed necessary, sensible players did it in willing compliance with sporadic efforts to enhance the general public's sometimes negative perception of the sport's image. The players generally had a shot at substantial money (for the times) and quite willingly cooperated (wouldn't anyone?) with any promoter's dress codes whenever that's the look the production company (and appreciative sponsors) wanted. It was "their dime", (the funding that made certain major events possible -- to delight of fans of quality pool events. In former days, tuxedos were often contractually required either for the entire tournament (or sometimes only for closing matches) by promoters of many high-stakes, televised major tournaments. ~ Ray C.

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 ..how interesting! I didn't know the complete history. Thanks for letting me know!

Heriberto: He played in (and won) MANY, MANY more tournaments than you're aware of. For your (and other viewers') pleasure, here's a dazzling career-long listing of his significant wins and various awards as a pro from 1985 up to 2019: ------------------------------------------------------ 2019 "6th Annual Junior Norris Memorial Shootout 9-Ball Champion" 2018 1st Asian Culture Day Lifetime Achievement Award (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) 2018 Taiwan Pool Classic (Team Philippines) 3rd 2018 The Break Room 8-Ball Classic 2016 Accu-Stats Make-It-Happen One-Pocket Invitational 2015 Accu-Stats Make-It-Happen One-Pocket Invitational 2014 MP Cup Gensan International Open 10-Ball 2014 Smokin' Aces One-Pocket Shootout 2014 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2012 Chuck Markulis Memorial One-Pocket Division 2011 World Mixed Doubles Classic (with Rubilen Amit) 2011 US Open One Pocket Championship 2010 Spanish Open 2010 2010 Predator International Ten-Ball Championship 2010 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 2010 Derby City Classic Fatboy Challenge 10-Ball 2010 Derby City Classic Nine-Ball 2010 Asia vs. Europe Challenge Match 2009 World Mixed Doubles Classic (with Rubilen Amit) 2009 Galveston World Classic One Pocket 2009 World Cup of Pool (with Francisco Bustamante) 2007 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 2007 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2006 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Indonesia Leg) 2006 IPT World Open Eight-ball Championship 2006 World Cup of Pool (with Francisco Bustamante) 2006 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Vietnam Leg) 2006 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2005 IPT King of the Hill Eight-Ball Shootout 2005 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Indonesia Leg) 2005 All Japan Championship 2005 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 2005 Derby City Classic Nine-Ball 2005 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2004 WPA World Eight-ball Championship 2004 On Cue 3: Intercontinental Conquest 2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Singapore Leg) 2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Vietnam Leg) 2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Taiwan Leg) 2004 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 2004 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2003 Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame 2003 World Classic Billiards Tournament 2003 Las Vegas Nine-Ball Open 2003 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Manila Leg) 2003 Mid-Atlantic Nine-Ball Championship 2003 All Japan Championship 2002 Asian Games Eight-Ball singles 2002 World Pool League 2002 Cafe Puro Challenge of the Masters 2002 Shooters Labor Day Weekend Open Nine-Ball 2002 International Challenge of Champions 2001 World Pool League 2001 Tokyo Open 9-Ball 2001 US Masters Nine-Ball 2001 International Billiard Tournament 2001 Accu-Stats Eight-Ball Invitational 2001 The Color of Money II (vs. Earl Strickland) 2000 U.S. Open One-Pocket Championship 2000 PBT World Eight-Ball Championship 2000 Camel Pro Eight-Ball Championship 2000 Pennsylvania State Nine-Ball Championship 2000 USA Billiards Challenger Event 2 1999 ESPN Ultimate Nine-Ball Challenge 1999 ESPN Ultimate Shootout 1999 Sands Regency Open 29 Nine-Ball Championship 1999 World Professional Pool Championship 1999 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 1999 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 1998 World Eight-Ball Championship 1998 Camel South Jersey Ten-Ball Open 1997 PCA Shooters Challenge 1997 PCA Treasure Island Resort Event 1996 The Color of Money (vs. Earl Strickland) 1996 PBT World Eight-Ball Championship 1996 PBT Legends of Nine-Ball Championship 1996 Camel World Nine-Ball Championship 1996 PBT Western Open 1996 PBT Florida Flare Up III 1995 Sands Regency Open 21 Nine-Ball Championship 1995 PBT World Eight-Ball Championship 1995 Pro Tour Nine-Ball Championship 1995 Maine 14.1 Event 1995 Bicycle Club VII 1994 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships 1994 PBT Bicycle Club Invitational 1992 International Nine-Ball Classic 1992 World Nine-Ball Open (Tokyo) 1990 World Cup (Taipei) 1988 PBA McDermott Masters Nine-Ball 1986 Sands Regency Nine-Ball Championship 1985 Sands Regency Nine-Ball Championship 1985 Red's Nine-Ball Open 1985 Tar Heel Open 1985 Willard's Open 1985 Chicago Billiards Open --------------------------------------------------------------------------- He is the greatest *_all-around player_* in the 174-year history of professional pool , in my opinion. ~ Ray C.

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 I never he wasn't the goat not just in 9 ball but 8 ball one pocket ets but he missed many tournaments that ranked him and if he wouldn't have stayed up all night gambling cards n chess he'd won more tournaments..well rested he couldn't be touched in talent

Strickland conceded the match.

@@christopherearl8948 But the 9 ball is still on the table

@@lookingforahookup Strickland conceded

​@lookingforahookup Yes, but Strickland forfeited from the match because he already knew the outcome of it, so he didn't want Efren to take the shot anymore. Truly, a fine display of sportsmanship.

surrendered

We noticed. And a half-dozen or so, high-finishing contenders who didn't make it to the finals got checks of up to $30k each.

​@@raycarltonbilliards5798 ... 30k is also still a lot too. Many people (in the US) only make about that same amount in one year & not just in a few hours as in these tournaments, heh. That 200k-100k difference reminded me of in pro-boxing, like in heavyweight fights, where the loser also still gets millions of dollars anyway.

Ha? Adik kaba?

Simon: Over the years many thousands of my viewers here have noted that Earl was a true gentleman and sportsman on this occasion. His vigorous applause and -- moments later -- his handshake and concession (the act of raising Efren's arm) -- saluting the incredible shot that virtually guaranteed the victory . . . was awesome to behold. With those amazingly sportsmanlike gestures of Concession, Earl was acting well beyond 99 percent of normal professional players *_on the losing end of a hill-hill final_* Strickland's gesture truly emphasized that he, along with all spectators had just witnessed an historic moment in professional pool playing. In an on-site interview with a reporter from Billiards Digest magazine Earl emotionally declared: *_That shot will become part of pool history!_* ~ Ray C.

Excellent appraisal, Nautique. Thx for posting. ~ Ray C.