Description: (American Professional Pool Player)
William Joseph Mosconi, an American professional pool player, was widely recognized as one of the greatest in the sport. Dominating the World Straight Pool Championship from 1941 to 1957, he clinched the title an impressive nineteen times. Referred to as "Mr. Pocket Billiards," Mosconi was a trailblazer in trick shots, setting records, and popularizing pool as a national pastime. His accomplishment of achieving a 526-ball straight pool high run in 1954 is still an officially acknowledged world record, cementing his legacy as a legendary figure in the world of pool during the 20th century.