Pocket billiards: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	pool

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Diagram of a rectangular pocket billiards table with six pockets, showing labeled head string, head spot, and foot spot. An inset details the triangular arrangement of fifteen balls at the foot spot for the game's start.

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Key People

Willie Mosconi.

Willie Mosconi

American billiards player

Greenleaf, Ralph

Ralph Greenleaf

American billiards player

Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.

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