Gerda Hofstatter-Gregerson - Part 3 (Hustle, Hurricanes, and a Hall of Fame Journey)
In Part 3 of our four-part conversation with Austrian Pool Hall of Famer Gerda Hofstatter-Gregerson, the stories are as rich as the accomplishments. Gerda joins Allison Fisher, Mark Wilson, and Mike Gonzalez for a candid and often hilarious look back at one of the most memorable stretches of her career—when world-class pool, relentless practice, international travel, and lifelong friendships all came together.
Gerda reflects on the challenge of balancing instinct with technique, and how exposure to Allison Fisher’s exacting approach to cueing and mechanics changed the way players across the sport thought about the game. What began as admiration for “The Duchess of Doom” also became a deeper lesson in confidence, freedom, and the psychology of performance.
The conversation also revisits Gerda’s standout years on tour, including major victories in the late 1990s and her unforgettable 2000 BCA Open triumph after battling all the way back through the one-loss side. Along the way, she shares how access to the right practice environment—from Charlotte to San Francisco—helped elevate her game and sharpen her competitive edge.
And then there are the road stories. From wild nights in New Orleans and missed travel plans to unforgettable trips to Japan, pool schools in Hawaii and Vancouver, and the colorful characters who populated the game’s golden era, this episode captures the spirit of women’s professional pool at its most vibrant and personal.
The episode also explores Gerda’s decision to move to New York, attend NYU, and build a life beyond competition—without ever losing the drive that made her one of the game’s most respected champions. Insightful, funny, and deeply human, this chapter of Gerda’s story is a wonderful reminder that greatness in pool is built not only on titles, but on friendship, curiosity, resilience, and joy.
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"Legends of the Cue" is a pool history podcast featuring interviews with Pool Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around pocket billiards. We also plan to highlight memorable pool brands, events and venues. Focusing on the positive aspects of the sport, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by WPA and BCA Hall of Fame member Allison Fisher, Mosconi Cup player and captain Mark Wilson, our podcast focuses on telling the life stories of pool's greatest, in their voices. Join Allison, Mark and Mike Gonzalez for “Legends of the Cue.”