Pecan’s -
20 Greatest American Pool Checkers Players
Of All Times
(Written by Charles ‘Pecan’ Thompson)
Honorable Mention List
In my final assessment, I would like to recognize those who worked tirelessly to help this process along. In this recognition, I would, at this time acknowledge some of the people who were so instrumental in helping to promote this process, and the game of American Pool Checkers.
While this list does not attempt to include all of those, out there, who have made contributions, (space here, does not allow for that), it was an effort, on my part, to mention a few of those who readily comes to mind.
First, our hats are off to:
Mr. Jake Kacher, of Burbank, California. We really don't know how good a player Mr. Kacher is, at the game of American Pool Checkers. What we do know is that he had a limited number of appearances at the APCA Tournaments and in, at least one of them, he finished as high as sixth place. Additionally, we also know that he has won two AISC (100 Sq. Board) championships. That says much about his game.
More importantly though, I think is perhaps, his greatest contribution might have been his creation of the web site checkersusa.com. Many of us have obtained priceless knowledge about the Game and about ourselves in viewing and utilizing his masterpiece.
For that. We say thanks, Jake.
Another pioneer for the Game is Mr. Mryick Frizzer, of Detroit, Michigan. Long before many, if not most, of us were even concerned with game notation, Mr. Frazier was traveling the country, to tournaments, to record games (often times with a tape recorder) that are now being offered for posterity. The family of American Pool Checkers Players has a lot to be thankful for. And this is because Mr. Frazier was there.
It was Mr. Frazier’s Encyclopedia of Pool Checkers that I drew much of my data from, as I was compiled my 20 Greatest series.
And, to you, Mr. Frazier, we, again say thanks.
There is also Mr. Clarence Gooche, of Durham, North Carolina. As president of the Internet Club of checkersusa.com , Mr. Gooche has been very diligent while working on the Internet-be it with VogClub.com on Pool Checkers, or in some other capacity on the Internet in trying to help players understand the intricate workings of Internet posting and surfing.
Your efforts has been recognized, Mr. Gooche. Thanks, and continue the good work.
Also, I would like to cite several other fine gentlemen for their contribution to the Game of American Pool Checkers. They are:
Dr. Ervin Smith, of Gahanna, Ohio. Dr. Smith, who has been the APCA president for the last 15+ years, I think, has given much to the Game, as he has presided, by far, over more APCA tournaments than any other APCA president. His ongoing effort to help promote the Game is to be applauded.
Mr. Othel Totten, of Memphis, Tennessee, the president of the Memphis Club along with his Vice President, Mr. Otha Bibbs, have in the last ten years, I think, promoted more tournaments and private Pool Checkers matches than perhaps all of the other clubs combined, are also to be acknowledged.
Mr. Tal Roberts, president of the Washington D.C. club, and 1st vice president of the APCA.has, over the years, shown much enthusiasm for the Game by helping to promote it at every opportunity, in his area on the East Coast.
And finally, I will offer myself, to this list - Mr. Charles Thompson, of Carol Stream, Illinois. I will say I am due a small bit of congrats for completing this series. It has been a joy and a privilege to share my research and my memories with so many of you.
I must say there has been a surprisingly small amount controversy about my Selections. I don't know if there is general agreement or if I was so far off base that it didn't merit your comments Whatever the case, I am appreciative for your audience.
At any rate, I can now say, "It's OK Chas., the effort is complete, and has been brought to a final conclusion."
Thanks again, for your interest. "Pecan"