Minnesota Fats: Life Behind the Eight Ball [Large Print]

by Fred Walther

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• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888608544
• ISBN13: 9781888608540
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Cool Springs Press
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Book! Wonderful Father's day Gift Idea!

Written by someone that really knew the Great Pool Hustler! Walther's sincere compassion for the game of pool and for Minnesota is clearly evident. Not just a "Billiards" Book, it offers much more. And the proceeds go to a good cause too! A sincere fan, Mike Soper

A great read on my last flight

I read the book on my last flight...I htought it was very insightful as to what this man experienced. It gave me a real feeling of what it must have been like to have this kind of skill, not just shooting stick, but everything that went along with it. I enjoyed it.

Captivating, Insightful and Poignant. A must read.

Fred Walther demonstrates his talents as an author with this wonderful read about the greatest pool player that has ever lived. For anyone interested in billiards or veteran students of the game this book is a must read. It's filled with insightful, helpful and humorous tips and stories from the master himself. What's even more intriguing, is Walther's insight into the fascinating life of Rudolph Walter Wanderone (a.k.a. Minnesota Fats). Walther balances objectivity as an author with his genuine affection for Fats who was his longtime friend. I've read it and re-read it numerous times always finding something new. Technically, the book is well laid out with large print. The section on "Tips" straight from Fats is priceless. You can open to any page and start enjoying. I highly recommend this diamond in the ruff. Peter Billingsle