Eight-time U.S. three-cushion billiards champion George Ashby joins Legends of the Cue for a wide-ranging conversation about a lifetime in cue sports. Growing up in Jacksonville, Illinois, George was raised around Drexel Billiards, the family poolroom that became his classroom and launched a remarkable career in three-cushion.
Ashby shares memories of Willie Hoppe and Willie Mosconi, explains what makes three-cushion billiards so demanding and beautiful, and reflects on competing against and learning from legends such as Raymond Ceulemans, Nobuaki Kobayashi, Ludo Dielis, Sang Lee and Torbjörn Blomdahl. He also recalls national championships, world tournaments, high runs, equipment changes, international travel, and the evolution of offensive three-cushion play.
Beyond the titles, George speaks candidly about family, business, the loss of Drexel Billiards, personal challenges, resilience and what he hopes his legacy will be.
A must-watch conversation for fans of billiards, pool history, carom billiards and cue sports legends.
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