Nick Varner
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Nick Varner (born May 15, 1948 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is an American pool player and was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America in 1992.[1]
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[edit] Career
Nick Varner was an ascending star on the professional pool scene after he won two ACU-I Intercollegiate Championships in 1970 while attending college. A cliché given to Varner was "Speak softly and carry a big stick" because of the way he conducted himself as well as his competitive endeavors.[2]
In 1989, Varner became only the second man to earn over $100,000 in prize winnings accumulating 16 major nine-ball events and was Player of the Year in 1980 and 1989.
Heralded as one of the sport's greatest ambassadors, Varner achieved unparalleled success in his chosen profession.[neutrality disputed] Some of his accomplishments included being an author, a video star, a pool room proprietor, and a manufacturer's representative. He still enjoys today a prominent status as an exhibition star.[3]
[edit] Titles
- 1970 ACU-I Intercolleagiate Championship
- 1979 Lexington All-Star Tournament
- 1980 Professional Pool Players Association World Open Pocket Billiard Championship
- 1980 and 1981 Billiard Congress of America National Eight-ball Championship
- 1982 Professional Pool Players Association World Nine-ball Champsionship
[edit] References
- ^ Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame
- ^ "Varner Carries Big Stick in World Open", by Bruce Venzke, page 5, The National Billiard News," October 1980. Retrieved May 20, 2007
- ^ The Snap, "Players of the Year", by Kreole Freddie, page 8, February/March 1980. Retrieved June 17, 2007
[edit] External links
- "Nick Varner Player Profile", InternationalPoolTour.com, International Pool Tour
| Preceded by Kunihiko Takahashi |
WPA Men's World Nine-ball Champion 1999 |
Succeeded by Efren Reyes |
| Preceded by Mike LeBron |
US Open Nine-ball Champion 1989-1990 |
Succeeded by Buddy Hall |
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