[measureman]

I have to chime in.
I played Mosconi an exhibition in 1964.
It would be fair to say he did almost all the playing although i did get a couple times at the table then he ran 85 perfect balls and out.
I've seen most of the old time greats in person being a New Jersey kid in the '60's.
I've seen a lot of modern players also.
While the very best of today would give Mosconi tough competition nobody past or present ran racks as smooth as Willie.
He played 14.1 on a different level.
You really had to see it.

[Dan White]

Originally Posted by measureman

I have to chime in.
I played Mosconi an exhibition in 1964.
It would be fair to say he did almost all the playing although i did get a couple times at the table then he ran 85 perfect balls and out.
I've seen most of the old time greats in person being a New Jersey kid in the '60's.
I've seen a lot of modern players also.
While the very best of today would give Mosconi tough competition nobody past or present ran racks as smooth as Willie.
He played 14.1 on a different level.
You really had to see it.

That's what everyone says, hence my original comment to Marc. Nice that you got to play him!

[measureman]

Originally Posted by Dan White

That's what everyone says, hence my original comment to Marc. Nice that you got to play him!

I was 17 years old.
On the ride to the pool room I was fine.
Then I walked in and saw the crowd and Willie.
Willie had on a nice suit and was groomed perfectly.
Thats when I got nervous.
Past that it's all a blur now except how truly great this guy played.