Earl Strickland vs Grady Mathews - 1999 Derby City Classic 9-Ball Division

[@Mrclean431]

This is true youtube. Just a random pool match from years ago that ud never see on any channel. Thanks.

[@mr.chappdonuts6458]

not true youtube: Accu-Stats has over 136,000 subscribers as I have like 1. So my video of a pool match from eons ago won't ever make it to anyones feeds when all their videos will like this. You're welcome.. I just know how computers works is all.

[@godjhaka7376]

@Mrclean431 just because you don't know how computesr work and how to use the search function does not make your statement true... it is false.

[@philipcahill4190]

So ready for this! The professor and the pearl

[@_I_KNOW_HOW_THE_FLOWERS_FELT_]

🙏 My sincerest best wishes to you and yours as we near Thanksgiving - And thank you Accu-Stats once again for uploading this fabulous piece of history - This video had everything - Great play by two Hall of fame legends & Great commentary by two living legends and world class players in there own right 🙏 - 🙏 The best to you and yours infinitely 🙏

[@charlesthun2619]

I absolutely love the intro music- I could listen to it on a loop forever!

[@TristanColgate]

"...that was the biggest moustache dogging I ever saw" - Danny D Honestly, people moan about Danny, Billy and Grady, but I could listen to these guys all day (though, I'd rather not watch Grady's cue action for longer than I absolutely have to!)

[@Elite7555]

I agree. I respect him as a great player and I love the eloquent way he speaks, but his stroke is just... not graceful at all.

[@capoman1]

Danny is the man for throwing that mustache bet in there! I was cracking up.

[@lifestream4191]

I love Grady's commentary. He seemed like a wonderful human being by every measure. He has 2 accomplished children with Doctoral degrees.

[@poolbob8776]

Alex Pagulyon ( if spelled right), had not turned pro yet, and won around $30,000 from Grady at this event.

[@Mrclean431]

The outside history we need. Thank u.

[@markhamblin8195]

I remember. I was there. Executive West Motel. The action room ...oww those where the days

[@markhamblin8195]

Adam Smith beat him out of his last 800 playing 9ball that year. Grady couldn't make a ball...lol

[@kerrmoney]

I’m sorry I missed the premier, you know I wasn’t going to miss this one for the world tho!

[@DavidNYC83]

Grady has a pure 1-pocket short stroke.

[@vebnew]

Battling commentators on this particular match - - - we only needed one!

[@egroegartfart]

Are those diamond tables?

[@cjr3559]

Woe is the audio

[@stephenburdess2914]

I just recently heard about Grady. Somone put out a great video of kick shots by Grady. I hope Grady kicks his ass!!!

[@mr.chappdonuts6458]

Learning why Grady is a much better commentator than player or teacher

[@rogerscottcathey]

I didn't see anything wrong with Earl's winning 9. They reacted like it was some nearly bobbled shot. 🧐

[@djamo1969]

He came closer to missing the 6 in that final rack.

[@levhugh]

Now I know why Grady doesn't like nine ball ! lol

[@diathekedriven]

Earl with that proper stroke. Grady with that awful, jabby, old-timey stroke...

[@alexcollins1630]

I agree alot of poking. Granted he great but old timers I noticed were more offense then defense. I more of defense especially when jump cues aren't allowed

[@EricPetersen2922]

Wrong thumbnail

[@AccuStats]

Eric, why is the thumbnail wrong?

[@EricPetersen2922]

Not Grady in the pic

[@scottisitoro3953]

It appears even with a short backswing, a poke at the cue and little follow-thru that therev are many ways to pocket balls. It just looks rushed and would cave in under pressure. I love Earl's slower backswing and him holding follow-thru...5 US Open 9 ball titles, i'M WITH EARL !!!

[@kevind9952]

Looked like Grady dumped his backer lol. Seemed like his head wasn't in this match one bit

[@jimmyjones6086]

R.I.P. Grady.. he was 56 years old in this video but really looks like a 76 or 86 year old. Shocking... never seen someone at this age look like a very elderly senior person. He died at 69 years old in 2012.

[@williamhall7349]

The pool life will make you old before your time

[@danielpincus221]

@@williamhall7349 especially if you drink. Smoke, and live the gambler’s life.

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

He was a heavy smoker and drinker. Makes you old before your time.

[@alexcollins1630]

56!! Wow, he looks like late 60's.

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

Get out of line stay out of line

[@dillhole4603]

👁️👁️

[@jadezee6316]

bad playing from both

[@jaynosowsky9708]

Gradys stroke is sooo bad!! He should make a video on, how not to play...and play is normal game! Lol

[@frankreynaldopena4306]

The strickand oponent can't run any table.

[@texascowboy8612]

I was going to all the events. Grady was a good commentator . But not a great player !!!

[@philipcahill4190]

I disagree, Grady was a one pocket/straight pool champion. He was just older here bud. Could still play, just not consistent. Also, you try playing Earl the peal strickland in his prime, tell me how many racks you win. You think Grady can't play your crazy