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Book Synopsis: From a popular senior writer for Sports Illustrated comes this high-stakes, boys-on-the-road story about the most unlikely of phenoms—a heavyset, bipolar, and endlessly charming pool hustler named Kid Delicious. In most sports the pinnacle is Wheaties-box notoriety. But in the world of pool, notoriety is the last thing a hustler desires. Such is the dilemma that faces one Danny Basavich, an affable, generously proportioned Jewish kid from Jersey, who flounders through high school until he discovers the one thing he excels at—the felt—and hits the road.
Running the Table spins the outrageous tale of Kid Delicious and his studly—if less talented—set-up man, Bristol Bob. Never was there a more entertaining or mismatched pair of sidekicks, as together they go underground into the flavorfully seamy world of pool to learn the art of the hustle and experience the highs and lows of life on the road.
Their four-year odyssey takes them from Podunk pool halls to slick urban billiard rooms across America, as they manage one night to take down as much as $30,000, only to lose so much the next night that they lack gas money to get home. With every stop, the action gets hotter, the calls get closer, and Delicious’s prowess with a cue stick becomes known more and more widely.
Ultimately, Delicious sheds his cover once and for all and becomes professional pool’s biggest sensation since Minnesota Fats. In a book sure to appeal to fans of Bringing Down the House and Positively Fifth Street, Wertheim evokes a subculture full of nefarious but loveable characters and illuminates America’s fascination with games and gambling. He also paints a lasting portrait of an insanely talented and magnetic hustler, who is literally larger than life.
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Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of pool hustling? Running The Table: The Legend of Kid Delicious, the Last Great American Pool Hustler will take you on an extraordinary journey into the underground realm of pool halls and billiard rooms. Written by a popular senior writer for Sports Illustrated, this book is a page-turning account of the most unlikely of phenoms - Kid Delicious, a heavyset, bipolar, and endlessly charming pool hustler.
Unlike traditional sports where fame is coveted, in the world of pool hustling, notoriety is the last thing one desires. Follow the story of Danny Basavich, a generously proportioned Jewish kid from Jersey, who discovers his exceptional skills on the felt. With his studly sidekick, Bristol Bob, they venture into the seamy underbelly of the pool world, experiencing the highs and lows of life on the road. From small-town pool halls to glamorous urban billiard rooms, their four-year odyssey will have you on the edge of your seat.
Every stop on their journey brings more intense action and closer calls. Kid Delicious's prowess with a cue stick becomes the stuff of legends, as he amazes both friend and foe alike. A gripping tale that will captivate fans of Bringing Down the House and Positively Fifth Street, Running The Table reveals a subculture filled with lovable yet nefarious characters. At its heart, it unveils America's enduring fascination with games and gambling.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the rise of professional pool's biggest sensation since Minnesota Fats. Join Kid Delicious on his exhilarating quest to conquer the world of pool hustling. Click here to get your hands on Running The Table: The Legend of Kid Delicious, the Last Great American Pool Hustler and prepare to be mesmerized by an insanely talented and magnetic hustler who is larger than life.
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