December 2008 a few
friends got together to travel up to Bingington, NY to visit
long time friend: Florence Fuller, owner of the Pocket Billiard
Lounge (retired). Florence held many WPBA sanctioned events
for the women over the years. Many of the pros today got their
start in her room. Without the help and support of Florence
they would not be where they are today. Dawn Hopkins, Linda
Haywood Shea, Billy Billing, Jean Balukas just to name a few.
She’s no longer at the realm of the business but she
is still shooting a mean game of nine ball. She gets out a
couple times a week to remind the wiper snappers they have
a lot to learn…
When Florence bought this business she didn’t play at
all. Like so many of us, she started a business and fell in
love with a the sport. You get some sort of fever; you can’t
stop thinking of it. You play out games in your sleep; we
have all dreamt that perfect run.
Thanks to Florence Fuller, many women through the years had
an opportunity to fulfill their dream. A special thanks to
the "Wanderer" Billy for helping make it happen. |
