Team Tony "The Sniper" Crosby Pro-Am Qualifier
Pro Tyme - Orland - November 1-2, 2008
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The International Pool Tour presents the IPT 2008 Pro Am Tournament, an innovative new concept in pool, where amateurs can qualify to play on a team with a pro! There will be a total of 16 qualifying tournaments held in the Chicagoland area. The top 6 players from each of these qualifying tournments will earn a spot on a team with the assigned pro, and advance to the Pro-Am Tournament held on November 8 & 9 at Palace Billiards in Villa Park, IL. A total of 16 teams will compete in a single-elimination winner take all format. Everyone competes individually and if anyone on your team finishes in first place, you win! The $50,000 prize fund will be divided evenly amongst the winning team, including a $2,000 bonus to the overall winner of the tournament. Click here for more information
About Tony Crosby
Tony, a native of Manchester, England, was born on July 22nd, 1974. He started playing the game of Snooker at an early age and played professionally for four seasons in various tournaments in the UK. Eager to explore new avenues and learn new techniques, Tony visited the USA in the year 2001 for a brief stay and was introduced to the American game of 9-Ball, by his host. Tony returned to England and joined the professional 9-Ball UK Tour, which he was on his way to breaking into the top 16, when he decided to return to USA to pursue the game of 9-Ball and compete with the top players.
He started traveling and taking part in tournaments across the USA and soon earned the nickname "The Sniper" from his opponents. Tony started playing professionally in USA in 2002 and entered all the major events possible. The United States Professional Pool Association (UPA) recognized his skill and dexterity with the game of 9-Ball when he was awarded the “Rookie of The Year Award” 2002. Additionally Tony also received the “Sportsman of The Year” Award for 2002, on the J.Pechaur Tour in January 2003, and finished third in the overall Rankings List. Read More...
Pro Tyme - Orland
Our magnificently designed billiard room welcomes both novice and professional players. Quality staff and a warm atmosphere allow everyone to feel at home. We would like to invite you to take advantage of our 18 gold crown IVs, 2 Diamond Bar tables, excellent lighting, and more than amply spaced tables for what we know will be one of the best playing experiences you've had. Raised platform seating will give you a first-class perspective of your opponent's game. We offer 3 semi-private rooms for serious games, practice, or even dates. Bring all of your friends because we provide comfortable seating for everyone. Read More...
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Qualifier Results
The following are the top six players that qualified to play on Tony Crosby's team:
1. Michael Stack
2. Danny Manzella
3. Jack Jarocki
4. Andres Uribe
5-6. Michael Taylor
5-6. Ralph Erazo
Buy-in Spot: Keith Miller
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