Earl Strickland
Nickname:
The Pearl
Home town:
Greensboro, NC USA
Date and place of birth:
Clinton, NC 8 June 1961
Family:
3 brothers and 1 sister
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
None
Career achievements:
3 time WPA World 9 ball champion, 2 time PBT World Champion, Only player to win US Open 9 ball championship 5 times, Inducted into BCA Hall of Fame
Biggest disappointment:
Pool has yet to gain the respect it deserves
Favourite Mosconi Cup memory:
My team's 2001 victory with me as team captain
Favourite pool player (one only):
Willie Mosconi
Cues used:
Mike Gulyassy custom
Hobbies:
Running, Golf and Tennis
Like about pool:
I love pool because I play at such a high level that I just can't stop playing.
Dislike about pool:
The pockets are too large and there should be a shot clock in all events. If the best players in the world played on a tight 5X10 pool table (as they did in the 1930s and 40s) then the best would have to come to the top.
Occupation other than pool:
None
Describe yourself:
Generous, witty, sometimes moody, dedicated, passionate about pool, and respectful.
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