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Old 05-28-2015, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by justjim View Post
Okay Minnesota Fats, born and raised in Dowell, IL (about 75 miles north of Paducah, Ky.) and 25 miles (more or less) from my hometown. He was featured in the "Hustler" and played by Jackie Gleason. It's a classic.


New York Fats. born in New York City. He has taken several tag names until the movie came out. Took the name Minnesota Fats after the movie starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason came out.

Here some truths about Minnesota Fats. I don't think anybody knows the hole truth.

Rudolf Wanderone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Interesting. Thanks for the link.
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