Posts tagged Ringside Billiards
Bonus Episode: Ben Gustafson

On this bonus episode of Chalk is Cheap, Nick is joined by Twin Ports native, pool historian and billiards instructor Ben Gustafson. They chat about life in the pool room in the 1960's, the George family, the Williams brothers, and other great players of the time.

Ben talks about what beginning players should work on and he and Nick discuss the differences between good individual players vs. good team players.

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EP 9: Rob Hovick

On Episode 9, Nick is joined by 2021 Wisconsin Billiards Hall of Fame nominee Rob Hovick. Rob talks about his time owning a pool hall in Marshfield, Wisconsin, his 1980 Collegiate National Championship run, the Hall of Fame, and his time playing pool in the twin ports at local pool halls: Helen's, Joe's and Ringside Billiards.

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