Remembering The Fatman by Randi Givens

A couple of Minnesota Fats' shots and deeds as remembered by author Randi Givens
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Amazon.com short story: Gar, the Iron Man

The complete short story I wrote as it appeared on Amazon/shortstories.com and cost $.59 to read. I'm releasing it to the pool public for nix. Anyone that feels guilty about reading it for free can still log on to Amazon.com and pay the $.59
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Reviews of Joe Tucker's DVDs

I just finished watching the whole Joe Tucker series of DVDs (twice each, as a matter of fact), and I’d like to give out my take on them.

Guaranteed Improvement DVD/Book
A comprehensive collection of exercises and drills, some I already knew and some that were new to me. I agree with Joe in this respect, if you want to improve your game you are going to have to work at it, and drills and exercises are a difficult but necessary path. Your work will pay off, but dedication and motivation are necessary here. Comes with a book. $25, includes shipping inside the USA. I recommend it at 3 Nine Balls.

Order it at: http://www.bankingwiththebeard.com/dvds.html#Joe1

The one I was most curious about was:

Racking Secrets with Joe Tucker
I figured if you’re going to play pool you might as well not take the worst of it on a key element of the game -- the break. His thoughts on the subject, especially the Nine Ball break, were interesting, informative, creative and revolutionary. I’ve been around a million years and I was shocked when I discovered how much there was to racking and breaking the balls, and how little I knew about the process. $30 includes shipping inside the USA. Highly recommended.
I give it a top rating of 4 NineBalls.

Order it at: http://www.bankingwiththebeard.com/dvds.html#Joe1

Aiming Workout DVD/Book

While the system is not the one that I personally employ, it still provided some help for my own when he emphasized contact point aiming and thereby forced me to think of the front part of the cue ball, and to view it as a round, 3 dimensional object. If you want to make severe angle shots, you need a solid aiming system and Joes’ is as good as any. Comes with a book. $35, includes shipping inside the USA. I give it 3 1/2 Nine Balls

Order it at: http://www.bankingwiththebeard.com/dvds.html#Joe1

Third Eye Trainer
I’m going to withhold a review of Joe’s Third Eye Trainer as he is in the process of including a significant upgrade.

Daddy Warbucks -- Hubert Cokes

Talked to Hubert Cokes' son Ellis, who is now living in Hot Springs, AR and he sent me an old Bowlers Journal and Billiard Revue from Jan. 1966 that had a feature article about his dad. I reprinted the whole article along with the accompanying photos.
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Me & Sugar Shack in Oklahoma City

Sugar Shack Johnny Novak and me escape a death trap in Chester Trulove's poolroom.
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Six year old Jean Balukas running out on TV

Watch a little six year old Jean running out on the TV show, I've Got A Secret
Http://youtube.com/watch?v=zNAtK-Qhlqg

See her interview after being inducted in the BCA Hall of Fame.
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My personal pin-up girls, the porn Queens

The fabulous porn Queens, Seka and Aunt Peg (Juliet Anderson).

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