Ralph Greenleaf
Ralph Greenleaf dominated pocket billiards between the two world wars. His New York Times obituary compared his impact on the game to that of Babe Ruth on baseball.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 November 1899, Monmouth, Illinois (died 15 March 1950) |
| Discipline | Straight pool (pocket billiards) |
Career highlights
- 19 World Straight Pool Championships between 1919 and 1938
- One of the first three members of the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame (1966)
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