1982 Dayton Open - Earl's first big win

Images from the 1982 Dayton 9-ball Open. Earl Strickland gets his first major tournament victory as he beats Buddy Hall in the finals. Players and characters whose images are in the slide show are Earl Strickland, Buddy Hall, Grady Mathews, Jimmy Reid, Steve Cook, Jimmy Mataya, Gary Speath, Joey Speath, Allen Hopkins, Mike Sigel, Cornbread Red (Billy Burge), Joe Kerr, Joe Burns, Danny Diliberto, Louie Roberts, and Jimmy Zhender. The original photos may be seen at: http://billporter.smugmug.com/gallery/1606933

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Sports

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• billiards
• pool
• Dayton
• Strickland
• Hall

[azteacher26]

i've seen a few videos on you tube like this. I wish someone would post one that has all the names inserted into the video.

[BillPorter1456]

This same video, with captions, can be found simply by checking my other videos. Thanks for watching.

[mattfarus]

I Hope BUDDY HALL HOWARD OR KENNY McCOY GOT THE CASH AND NOT CRY BABY "QUIT SOFT BREAKING" EARL

[BillPorter1456]

Guess you didn't read the title of the video.

[trueblu8]

Earl was probably the equivalent of a rock star in those days. He was skinny and good looking. Probably had mad pussy being thrown at him left and right. ; )

[TheEldonfitz]

Greatest 9 ball player in history. When in stroke NOONE can withstand his aggression. A legend.

[scsuxci]

even back then Earl looked like a faggot fuck.Dick with ears!

[ryanw1pool]

a yound Earl's face looks like Paul Jr but not the hair

[TrickShot1100]

Nice photos. Got a kick out of seeing the young up-start Earl.

And the established pros.

[roo7227]

Holy shit... There's Jimmy Reed!.. I watched that guy bust Tony Fargo playing one pocket, and I swear to God he didn't blink for 4 hours!..

[a1562z]

for those who don't know, here are some that I recognized: :8 Mike Sigel,:23 Buddy Hall 1:41 Jimmy Mataya, 2:51 Danny Dileberto, 2:18 Steve Cook, 3:04 the late St Louie Lou Roberts, 2:18 Steve Cook maybe Which one was corn bread Red? anyone? know?

[jamessquire1]

He looked retarded even at that age. Still has that same slack-mouthed empty stare.

[larrygt1]

I LOVE THESE OLD SCHOOL PHOTOS IS SO FUNNY ALL THE GUYS THERE IN THAT POOL HALL LOOK LIKE STRAIGHT POOL HUSTLERS JUST READY TO TAKE SOMEONE CASH PRETTY COOL

[pigdisposal]

im only a little younger than this video, they make it look like its the 70's

[siuonm]

@DojiSan