Michael "Geese" Gerace passed away
JAM
and older brother.
Considered a strong one-pocket player, Geese grew up in Maryland. He had one
of the sweetest strokes I've seen, stroking one, two, three times before he
pulled the trigger.
He was Maryland State Champ for many years, taking turns with Cigar Tom Vanover
from Dundalk, Maryland. Geese was happiest when he was on the road and
traveled all over the country.
He is one of my oldest friends in life, and I will miss him calling me up and
hearing that wonderful laugh of his. Geese could bring a smile to anybody's
face.
He was only 53.
JAM
hemicudas
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Bob Johnson
someone close, way too soon. It leaves a hole that never seems to be filled
by new friendships.
--
Bob Johnson, Denver, Co.
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Tjander Nathoeni
> Geese passed away this past Sunday in Florida. He is survived by his mother
> and older brother.
best of strenght to deal with in trying to live with a void that has
come
way too soon.
Cheers,
Tjander <- will light up a fatty in Geese's honour later this day
Jimbo Ct
JAM
Knowing Geese, Tjander, I think he'd like that.
There will be a memorial for Geese in Maryland in about a month.
Geese used to smoke Lucky Strikes, unfiltered cigarettes, and he got cancer, as
did Larry Lisciotti, who admitted to KM on the phone when he was sick that he
smoked four packs a day.
It's another wake-up call for JAM and all smokers to cease and desist.
JAM
Bill Stephen
>
> JAM
Oh boy,just heard the news yesterday Jen.
I know he was 'special' to you and of course to many of us mid-atlantic players.
My prayers and condolences for Mike and his family ...
I'll miss him :o(
His friend,Billy
JAM
him."
Hi, Billy. I remember the first time I met you, many, many moons ago. Geese
and I walked into an old-timey pool room that you had just purchased in a small
town in Virginia. That was the first time I laid my eyes on the infamous
Cornbread Red, and there was some guy named Crab Apple or Crab Tree or
something like that who Geese was trying to get down with.
You were a pretty hot pool player in those days, as I recall. Lots of action
back then with the likes of Seattle Sam, Jimmy Mack, Strawberry, Scotty and
Freddy Boggs, Bus Driver Ronnie, Sterling, Cigar Tom, John Henry, the dynamic
duo of Quick Vic and Bobby Hawk -- (Bobby is still playing strong) -- Calhoun,
Korean Lee -- (opening a new pool room in Baltimore soon) -- Larry Culver,
Chester Morris, Vince the Ballroom Dancer, Tom-Tom Wirth, Fat Mike, Gumph,
Radar, Stuey and Timmy, Ralph, Rud, Mamoo (sp), and the list goes on and on.
I remember listening to the winning jockey who rode Smarty Jones in the
Kentucky Derby after his victory when he said he never pursued an education in
life and poured all of his energies into riding horses, that this was his
calling. The same is true about Geese and pool.
Looking forward to seeing you in June at the Planet Pool 9-Ball tournament at
your place. How fortunate you are to have not only the talent for playing
pool, but you managed to turn your passion into a lucrative business. Thanks,
Billy, for supporting the tour!
JAM
JohnA(Kent,WA)
"JAM" <jama...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
>
> and I walked into an old-timey pool room that you had just purchased in a small
> town in Virginia. That was the first time I laid my eyes on the infamous
> Cornbread Red, and there was some guy named Crab Apple or Crab Tree or
> something like that who Geese was trying to get down with.
You may be talking about Harry Crabtree. It brought back memories that I had of
Harry when he resided in the Seattle area for a few years. I did some searching
in the archives and found this post written by another RSB poster Jim Meador who
has also passed away.
I'm not sure if you knew of Jim but he was well liked by many RSBer's and is
still missed. Search the archives and I'm sure you'll find some great posting.
This is part of one about Harry posted by Jim 07/19/1997 "Old Hustlers".
I often talk about Harry Crabtree. He died in a one room apartment,
lying in his own waste. He deserved better, if for no other reason than
he was "Tree." A few friends tried to make him comfortable, but I am
ashamed of the fact that one of my heroes didn't know how much I cared.
Pat and I took a few lessons from Tree, as much to help him out as
anything else. I bought a tape he was selling, and I didn't care about
what was on the tape. I sent other students to tree, because Tree was
valuable: unfortunately, more than he knew. Bill Stroud knew Harry, and
maybe Bill can offer another perspective. In fact, a number of pros and
Hall of Famers knew Harry Crabtree. But did the rest of us? Mosconi and
Harry share a place in me. If I could share someone with other pool
players, it would be Harry as much as Mosconi.
My point here is that we can help, if only a little, a few of these old
players who kept the game alive and well for the rest of us. We can and
should patronize their efforts to earn a little money to reduce their
dependence on government doles. They are our responsibility, not Uncle
Sam's. They are our people; our teachers; our hustlers. At the very
least, don't villainize them: save that disgrace for the professional
athlete who gets paid mega-bucks to throw temper tantrums in front of
our kids (Dennis Rodman and Mike Tyson for example). These, and those of
us who pay to watch them are the villains.
Jim Meador
--
JohnA(Kent,WA)
JohnA(Kent,WA)
I went back and read some more of the comments made in the thread "Old Hustlers"
that was started by Jim Meador and thought it may be interesting to others.
To see all of the postings, click on the text "See this message in context" near
the bottom of the screen. This will allow your browser to view 10 postings per
page.
--
JohnA(Kent,WA)
JAM
written by another RSB poster Jim Meador ... This is part of one about Harry
posted by Jim 07/19/1997, 'Old Hustlers' ... He died in a one room apartment
... He deserved better .... At the very least, don't villainize them ...."
That was one of the most touching posts I have ever read. Needless to say, it
brought tears to my eyes, but I've been a little melancholy lately after
hearing of Geese's passing.
Somehow, though, it is kind of uplifting to know that Harry Crabtree will not
be forgotten because of folks like Jim Meador who shared that wonderful story.
Thanks for this post, John A.
JAM
ted harris
> Geese passed away this past Sunday in Florida. He is survived by his
mother
> and older brother.
"Geesetamante!"
--
Ted Harris
http://www.tedharris.com
poolcue...@tedharris.com
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ted harris
> There will be a memorial for Geese in Maryland in about a month.
>
> JAM
Will you send me a private email to the address below, or access me through
my website, with your phone number so I can give it to Danny Green? Danny
really loved "Geesetamante."
On another note, when are you gonna quit smoking?I hope their experience
isn't falling on deaf ears.
JAM
access me through my website, with your phone number so I can give it to Danny
Yes, I will, Ted. Give Danny my regards, too. Danny is still the best
jump-ball artist I've ever seen. I will never forget when he jumped a ball
using two bridges for the cheese. [Now I'm wondering what kind of jump cue he
used after reading some of the posts on this NG. ;>)]
The smoking thing, you're absolutely right about it. Geese's mom told me that
when he found out he had cancer, he quit smoking immediately cold turkey,
couldn't stand the smell of it, didn't want ANYBODY in his presence who smoked
-- not even Big Ed -- and never touched another cigarette again.
Geese called Jack and Jill's in Glen Burnie just about every day since he left
Maryland to check out the happenings. Danny always remained a loyal and good
friend to Geese, and he always spoke highly of him.
The memorial will probably be held at the same place as Gumph and Old Man
Mickey in Rockville, but I'll definitely let you know the particulars when they
become available.
JAM
Newsposts1
> Geese passed away this past Sunday in Florida.
Also sorry to hear ... RIP ... him and Bo and a bunch of their pals
are probably already having a ring game or matching up for some 1-hole
on their next "road trip."
