2008 IPT Pro-Am Finals--Charlie's Heart.wmv

On November 9, 2008, Charlie "Hillbilly" Bryant faced the hottest player in the world at the moment...the current US Open Champion, Mika Immonen. The event was the 2008 IPT ProAm where sixteen teams of six amateurs (each with an assigned Pro) competed for a winner-take-all prize of $50,000.

Charlie & Mika fought their way to the finals to compete for the $50,000 in a short, race-to-3 match of 8-ball. Both players knew they could not make a single mistake or their team's dream of winning $50,000 would be dashed. It was the definition of "pressure-packed".

From this event, a single moment presented itself that became my definition of "heart". Charlie faced an intelligent safety play from Mika and his only option was to attempt a rediculously low-percentage jump-kick (!) to back-cut his remaining stripe in the side pocket. Not only did Charlie sink the shot (!), but he followed it up with a table-length tough cut on the 8-ball to win that game.

Imagine yourself in this situation. Could you sink those shots with the knowledge that 6 amateurs (and your wife & children back home) are relying on you to win them a share of $50,000?

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[nvle5]

yes the internet fan did like the shot =P

[lucasicues]

Nope. Mika took it home!

[deliberately]

Incredible. Monster shots, given the heat of the situation.

Did his team end up winning the 50k?

[insidenglish]

That was impressive.