Here is a rare pool video from the pre-90's era.  Watch two legendary pool players in their prime as they match up in the Cleveland Open of 1988.

This 9-ball match pits Earl Strickland against Keith McCready.  This one is a glimpse back in time to a period that doesn't have a lot of billiards video coverage, so, please, enjoy this rare footage.

I love this match, because you get to see two great players playing on slower equipment, which means, they are strokin' the ball to move it around the table.  A contrast to a lot of the modern-day pool videos.

I hope you enjoy this classic as much as I did.   I put all 7 parts of the pool match into a playlist, so you can enjoy the whole set.

Cheers,
Skippy

P.S.  As a tribute to McCready's famous character (Grady Seasons) in The Color of Money, check out the great stuff related to one of the all-time great pool movies below the video box.

The Original Post is Located Here: Vintage Pool Video: McCready vs. Strickland

Wow! These guys are two of the modern-day legends of pool. If you want to emulate a player, Buddy Hall would be a great player to pick. Of course, McCready is legendary and one of the great pool characters. Enjoy.

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: Pro Billiards – 2003 US Open 9-Ball: Hall v McCready