Efren Reyes vs Keith McCready, Brunswick World Open 1988

Efren Reyes vs Keith McCready, Brunswick World Open 1988
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[@sheilamclaughlin963]

That 15 dollar cue probably made more money than any other cue

[@bigknocker2264]

As Lee Trevino used to say..."It's not the bow...it's not the arrow...it's the Indian."

[@tornintheflesh5781]

It's not how much EFREN'S CUE STICK cost it's the ability, skill, & talent to execute the play & the impossible way to bank the ball. Yes, you may have the expensive cue stick but you're lacking of everything that EFREN possesses being the "MAGICIAN"... ❤️

[@davidc4996]

I like watching Keith play ... Efren is always great

[@crisgonzales9675]

Its not about a 15 dollar cue.. its about talent.. efren is the goat..

[@godjhaka7376]

That's because Efren plays instead of watch KZbin videos

[@tgh223]

right under strickland

[@rellgreen6558]

He ain't playing with a $15 cue anymore. Funny the announcers not realizing they are watching one of the best to ever do it.

[@samson5791]

Not in this match.

[@paleshelter4002]

Keith in his freewheeling prime.. nothing like it

[@jimmyingram9657]

Agree, but Jack Hines was kinda like it

[@geebee380]

And after he banked that 9 he had a victory 🚬 ...and laughed at efren😆

[@suewoo5]

A lot like it or better

[@luisarias1345]

Efren es el más talentoso jugador de billar que he visto. Tiene un dominio asombroso sobre el juego de billar sin debilidades.

[@godjhaka7376]

He has a weakness, everyone does. He's just wows you so much you can't see, just like the flaws and red flags someone has before you get in a relationship with them, but you too blind by "love". You love Efren

[@alexandersupertramp7353]

@@godjhaka7376 You fuckin clown! 😂😂😂😂🤡

[@rellgreen6558]

The young players in Philippines are so good now that they give Reyes weight. I play with some guys who have played him back home, and they are crazy good.

[@hakuamper365]

They give him weight because he’s old now. Also, getting as good as Efren back in the 80s and 90s is way harder back then because they didnt have the knowledge, equipment, and competition as we do now.

[@luxuryviplifestyle9494]

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[@beercanbrian1880]

Players from this era were a lot more brash. This was a time before the internet and cell phones. These guy's were hardened road players playing is real dodgy joints befitting of the pool hall stereotype of the time. Today's players are much more sterilized as are the professional tournaments of today.

[@YouTubist666]

I love seeing them smoke indoors.

[@TheTechAndScience]

Actually entertaining to watch people like McCready play

[@andrewverrett568]

This was back before efren really got into his confidence in American tournaments. People had no idea he'd be one of the best players of all time at this point

[@johntallanger4036]

This is in 88, not 78. it's more like Reyes got run over by a better player.

[@jadezee6316]

@@johntallanger4036 anyone can win or lose on a given day......yes Reyes lost..but he was not run over...and he certainly was the better player as time has shown....so grow up...see and say things truthfully or people will never stop laughing at you behind your back...

[@alexandersupertramp7353]

@@johntallanger4036 Better player!?! Are you kidding!?! So tell us? What was their career score against each other? Since, ol Keith here is the "better" player? You clown azz, f**k! 😂😂😂

[@somepeoplecanthandlethetruth]

@@jadezee6316 There was a couple year stretch where no one in the world could be McCready. He actually offered everyone at the u.s. open the 7 ball and no one took it.

[@tgh223]

@@jadezee6316 keith could not stay off booze and drugs

[@samson5791]

Great victory by Keith

[@johnholland67]

Resorting to insults to gain an advantage in a professional match is disgraceful, especially against one of the nicest men I've ever met.

[@dwaynejohnson4892]

United States for you.

[@unclequack5445]

Thats just his personality I dont think he meant anything by it.

[@davidinvenio3094]

Insults? Where?

[@johntallanger4036]

thankfully, very few people care what you think.

[@johnholland67]

@@davidinvenio3094 little man little man little man

[@dennisporter-avis7576]

Efron looked like he wanted to kill Mcready

[@joebrown1382]

Yeh when he called him little man.

[@dc9702]

Little did Keith know at the time…. the “little man” snarky comment…. The Magician would be the greatest pool player in history and Keith you would be forgotten…. Long live the MAGICIAN

[@palidiciovermingagurainia1760]

All real players know that Keither came up like Efren- sleeping on pool tables and on the floor of the pool hall. None of us will ever forget him- and the unique way he moved. Efren taught us how to move- but no one- not even Efren - could copy his game. I played with a player named Ward Williams- he had a spark of ether- but not the same.

[@baseballman74]

“It’s like a nightmare isn’t it?”

[@mattverville9227]

Just keeps getting worse and worse

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

"the impossible dream"..

[@alexandersupertramp7353]

LMFAO!!! Aaaaand how many times did Keith beat Efren?

[@morrishoward1931]

@@mattverville9227 23rd

[@williamclinard2438]

@@alexandersupertramp7353 Many, many times. Especially for big money

[@donlee9325]

Watching this video you wouldn't guess that in the 1980's Keith was the best 9-Ball player in the world. I saw Little Al quit after Keith beat him getting the seven, Keith then gave him the six and beat him. Little Al then took apart his cue and said, "I'm not gong to ask for the five". Keith NEVER missed shot during the session.

[@edwardtumanguil1839]

keith is only Average player to many Filipino pool players not included in the category of Strickland, Morris, Varner, Immonen ,Archer etc to name a few...naka tsamba lang siya kay Efren noon minsan pero SISIW na SISIW lang si keith kumpara kay Efren ,Bustamante in Orcullo,Corteza,Parica at marami pang magagaling dito sa PINAS hehehe!!!😊😊

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

WoW ! Blast from the past.

[@runoutreview]

Efren "Bata" Reyes is the true Magician!

[@chadmill1]

Keith Mcready aka Grady Seasons: it’s like a nightmare isn’t it

[@hillroberts1311]

These commentators must be more objective in giving comments. Instead of obviously announcing who their favorite is. That's bad commentating!!!!

[@stevewimmer9758]

Grady Seasons FTW!!!

[@iejcwejheiowcnlwekn]

Yes. Just as I thought. They all went in.

[@dibber43]

THE greatest pool player to ever walk planet earth...Efren "The Magician" Reyes.

[@davidjoseflorezgarcia4386]

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[@blu3collar949]

Nope. I seen hustlers that would run him out of a pool hall crying for mama. Just because he was a pro didn't mean he was the best ever.

[@dibber43]

@@blu3collar949 He was THE greatest player ever!!! Pro, amatuer, hustler, snooker, WHATEVER your feeble mind wants to believe. Denial...it's NOT a river in Egypt.

[@dibber43]

@@blu3collar949 Run him out of a pool hall crying for mama, huh? BWAAAAA HAA HAA HAA HAA HAA HAA!!!!! That's why no one challenged him, right??? 😆😅😂 You would know about the crying, I see.

[@blu3collar949]

@@dibber43 I am 63. I seen the best of the best and Efren is not the best. So fuck off.

[@narradordecuentos6640]

buen enfrentamiento ambos con buenos momentos, mc R. con esa jugada con banda y metiendo.la 9 y E.R con ese corte expectacular y llegar a empatarlo

[@davidjoseflorezgarcia4386]

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[@jarrettphillips7662]

I use to watch these two play each other almost every night at hadtimes in bellflower. A lot of one pocket. Also efren would back Jose Parica against Keith alot

[@bonhzeppelin55]

Free admission [aside from the sweaters] to match-ups like those must have been one of the best deals on earth! So how did the Earthquake fair in the Hardtimes pit against the Magician and Amang?

[@johntallanger4036]

then you're aware that this myth of Efren being so far ahead of everyone is new nonsense. Varner used to steal his money.

[@jadezee6316]

@@johntallanger4036 another dumb comment.....every top player from Earl..to the Miz..here!...has said Reyes is at least as good as any player in the world.most say he is the best......goes to my point about how your bias prevents you from seeing the truth...and my other point about people laughing at you behind your back.....

[@johntallanger4036]

​@@jadezee6316 "DERRRRRRR every top player say what I say!!!" No dumbass, every top player does not say Reyes is the best player of all time.

[@johnholmstrom4212]

@@johntallanger4036 Efren is widely known as the best player to ever play the game. If you don't like to hear it, that's too bad. Welcome to reality lol

[@genocanabicea5779]

The video quality is really poor

[@Okinaawa_]

that was 1988 bro..

[@jamest3552]

McCready was just playing himself in the color of money, a jerk.

[@geebee380]

He's pretty weasely...makes me laugh tho. I haven't seen a player act like this 🐭 😆

[@PinnaclePete]

Keith reminds me of C. J. Wiley. Both fast, confident, fearless and good shot makers.

[@Jacob-jr2qi]

McCready is one of the most agressive player during his time..A deadly opponent.....

[@TAROTAI]

and a friggin ass-hole strutting around like some stank rooster

[@garycox3205]

Efren was the real winner it’s call class

[@godjhaka7376]

More to life than just class. I love McCready playing style more and came to his his liveness. Efren pretty dead with his class and doesn't keep me entertained as a person. I'll go to sleep like Luther Lassiter did against Cisero

[@antekafm]

@@godjhaka7376 Efren is by consensus the best player, and I'd be willing to bet that he's the most watched player too. At least going by KZbin hits and on Pool vids.

[@abelholguinm.5701]

Efrén es el más audaz y talentoso sin hacer tantos alardes como el otro jugador, por suerte que ganó. 🇵🇪🇵🇪

[@godjhaka7376]

Efren lost to Kieth of all people lol. Keith is way more daring and confident in his shot making than Efren

[@royrentuza5553]

2020 Keith who? Nobody speaks your name, nobody knows you anymore.

[@OrderByDesign777]

Well that’s kind of a dick thing to say

[@patrickreynolds9853]

@@OrderByDesign777 but true!

[@jeffs8330]

Funny...you seem to be taking the time to watch him play.

[@johnhernandez4734]

@@jeffs8330 we're watching Efren you fucking door knob.

[@Downecker]

I think people still remember him. I can just imagine; " Remember that ass hole Keith Mc-something? Glad he's gone, what a cry baby!

[@drm5669]

If Keith played in some west texas bars he would have better manners

[@physicsguybrian]

Agreed, once the physical beatings stopped LOL!

[@mattverville9227]

Guys like Keith show up with guys you west Texas guys dont fuck with

[@patrickreynolds9853]

@@mattverville9227 youve obviously never been to west Texas. 😂😂 fighting is a pastime there. They fight just to be fighting.

[@johntallanger4036]

@@mattverville9227 exactly.

[@johntallanger4036]

@@patrickreynolds9853 right. and guys like keith either roll in with people that will handle them or shoot them dead. no one with a brain is scared of people who fist fight.

[@Konstav.]

17:26 Best shot in Billiard history

[@davemarnell8871]

Best match I ever seen.

[@jamest3552]

Check out Reyes vs Sigel or Strickland. Also check out the most unbelievable run out ever, by Chris Melling in 8 Ball.

[@geebee380]

Keith talking smack with the little man! 37:25

[@johnlemon435]

Nakabawe ba si efren dito sa mga iba tournment kay mccready?

[@macvonbulac3215]

Efren is so brilliant wow real magician

[@blu3collar949]

??? he lost.

[@tgh223]

@@blu3collar949 lol

[@aliawan5490]

That 15$ cue efren used is actually a $10 cue which his friend ceaser morales gave him when he was coming to the US. Ceaser morales was also the name efren used during his first apperences in the US

[@godjhaka7376]

McCready is a lot more entertaining to watch. And he shoots much faster than Efren ever could. Keith got a mind for angles like Fats or Eddie Taylor. Fats would just get to the table and shoot, no 20 seconds of aiming like Efren and others

[@alev4287]

i like that about them

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

What brand of cigarette is Efren puffin on there? Nat Sherman? Dunhill? Camel? Chesterfield? 🎩💸🦯

[@Jojo-bm4tb]

bowling green.

[@victorllamassr.3029]

Reyes great player

[@adamwhite7540]

was there a rematch ever?

[@ericnesmith1347]

Man if only Reyes could improve on his break. That's his biggest weak point.

[@mariamercedesjarder9352]

to those who can understand, efren was swearig a lot everytime he makes bad shots

[@alexanderquianzon679]

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[@rldabomb33]

Efrens said his prime was 1970 to 1985 before he went to the states...

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

“I’ve got one more shot, my little man”??? Little did he know, Efren was the future GOAT of all time. That’s the one thing I never liked about McCready, his hustler attitude was never for the pro world. Save that crap for dive pool halls. Now every person who knows pool, knows Reyes, but no one ever mentions McCready. Hardly ever. Efren was destined for greatness. Blows my mind that he shot with a $15 cue here. Wow.

[@MrPaulvidal]

love it

[@lonpearson2134]

Many years ago, I was one of the better pool players in my area. But when a fella by the name of Harry Lively beat the hell out of me with a broom, I learned the stick you play with, doesn’t mean much.

[@gustavoalmonte3890]

Los 2 son buenos

[@jaytomson7052]

More people need to realize Efren's talent.

[@bonhzeppelin55]

Most do, but many fail to realize the talents of many of his peers who were by no means easy pickins!

[@franzearroyo9177]

Hes a humble person not toxic

[@johntallanger4036]

@@bonhzeppelin55 reyes wasn't even as good as parica. earl, varner, etc

[@alev4287]

this game was tight!

[@bradleytguthrie929]

this is the best match I've ever seen. Although Efren is a good pool player it shows that Keith is on the same level.

[@denid2646]

Like a nightmare isnt it

[@laurenceleadman4779]

Practice that's what Efren did when he got back home. It's called 3 cushion billards

[@YouTubist666]

6:00 is that Billy Incardona in the audience?

[@josephbadua3618]

Was it a 100,000.00 $ tournament or 1000.00 dollars? Efren would've played with higher level concentration ,if prize was higher. But anyway it comes with the territories ,good games. Who won the world pool that year?

[@tgh223]

your comment sounds so stupid efren showed up but just said to hell with it because it was not enough money he knew what the money was get real i see u dont know a lot about pool

[@robertmorin6495]

The referee blew the call at 21:55. Notice where the five hits the rail. Not possible Efren hit it first. If he did, the five ball would not have hit there because that would mean he cut it beyond 90 degrees which isn't possible. Keith ends up winning the game on a bad call.

[@dannypowell594]

6:13 tell me it doesn't look crazy the way that one ball ends up in the side pocket 😂🤣

[@ferdinandcabangon9135]

After the Game you did not Mention who is the Champion. i know Keith is the Winner of this game but you tell who is the Winner

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

At 18 minutes was that Wade Crane in the stands

[@mattverville9227]

Actually I think it was billy Johnson

[@Marijuatikkamasala]

* McCready in his prime vs Reyes in his debut.

[@orrock4837]

貴重な動画をありがとう

[@mikeserrano734]

Efren Daichi

[@kerbymadrigal5022]

Vb

[@gkvogt]

Efren could play with a broom if you put a tip on it.

[@roddenbasa4513]

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[@MrWenconjames]

It's like a nightmare. Isn't it? 😂

[@danielcorrea239]

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[@danielcorrea239]

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[@MrPezdispencer]

23:30 why was the 1 ball respotted?

[@beercanbrian1880]

When a ball flies off the table, it's spotted. Note though McCready didn't have ball in hand. Had to shoot behind the kitchen line. This was 1988. I believe today the ball would still be spotted but the next shooter would have ball in hand. I believe.

[@JeezVince]

20:24 that god damn drawn...

[@Woodworking-Pastor]

McCready was a fantastic player but his arrogance and flamboyant demeaning of others turns my stomach. That’s the same reason the crowd was cheering for Efren. They couldn’t stand him either. He got a couple of extremely lucky slop shots including the fluke 2 9 combo that made the difference in this match.

[@jadams1722]

*Totally owned Efren and Efren was in his prime*

[@YouTubist666]

The match went hill hill. In what way did Efren get owned?

[@hidayat5945]

am watchin

[@azbdizzy4176]

Putting a tuxedo on a pool player is like putting ice cream on a hot dog - Minnesota Fats.

[@zbigniewrichard8291]

McCready was a total jerk. He talked trash to Efren and he even bumped once into Efren.

[@rogerscottcathey]

Not sure of this, but I think Pretty Boy Floyd gave Efren the moniker "The Magician".

[@TAROTAI]

Born on February 24, 1977, Mayweather is 43 years old. Efren was called the "Magician" since the 1980s, when Reyes was considered a top-class player in his homeland - Mayweather would have been around 15 years old - so figure it out for yourself & next time give us a source for your rumor, okay?

[@rogerscottcathey]

@@TAROTAI Jimmy Mataya you insufferable ass.

[@kevindean6600]

What a dumbass. You think he is talking about Floyd mayweather. What an idiot. Lol

[@thedefkon65]

😆😆😂😂😂

[@unyopanyo4960]

@@rogerscottcathey haha

[@slipphilton6141]

I know it scratched but that shot at 2:07 was bonkers

[@bnhamilton]

Ref was right at 21:57, it was a foul.

[@TheJurgisRud]

Impossible. The 5 couldn't come off at that angle if he hit it first.

[@bnhamilton]

@@TheJurgisRud I watched it at 25% of normal speed and used stop action, and I'm still convinced it was a foul.

[@beachlife4704]

@@bnhamilton It's not about stop action, it's about physics. Look at it this way. Watch the shot again. Since you believe it was a foul and hit the five first, then take away the three. Just imagine there is only the cue ball and the five ball. Now, with that in mind, look at the angle the five moves away from the cue ball after contact. It's less than ninety degrees. It is impossible to cut a ball less than ninety degrees. Therefore, it is not a foul. Keith even said so himself.

[@David-kk4dr]

“Show Boat” against the “Magician.”

[@jimj.6412]

And now Keith McCready just a washed up drunk and Efren Reyes still the Magician, turned out as it should.

[@RavenRedwood]

McCready's got quite the chicken wing eh

[@Nothingzero123]

I smoked crack with Kieth in a motorhome at the back parking lot of Hardtimes Bellflower. He’ll pocket your lighter and switch your Brillo. 🎭🤪🚨 NOTHIN NICE 🔥

[@rowardaustria7884]

21:20 napamura si Idol😂

[@mikelinderman751]

5 balls on break, 5 on the table???

[@johngrae2946]

Something was wrong here.

[@codeman4546]

Yeah the commentator isn't the best. A lot of them weren't during those games lol

[@DavidGonzalez-rb5lj]

McCREADY vs Charles Bronson

[@geebee380]

Efren with the putang! 🤣 21:22

[@FastEddie1935]

“Gaggo talaga ang putangina” he said HAHAHAE

[@briandawson8250]

Go keith🎉

[@mikekavalerchik5226]

It's like a nightmare isn't it

[@johnholland67]

I wonder if he would have called manny Pacquiao a little man if they were playing each other.

[@abythantv1571]

I'm not familiar...mc greedy? Strickland yes...Strickland and Efren the best

[@ぱぴぃ-w4l]

color of money

[@gavinhadley789]

.."my little man?"...what a jerk

[@speeddemon6667]

The commentator said Grady Stevens smh lol

[@JohnSBoyer]

the pockets were enormous then

[@TheDeghohun]

19:45 "it's like a nightmare isn't it?"

[@donniek7182]

Efren is a great player but not unbeatable, people only remember his wins never the losses. Lots of players defeated him . Not taking anything from him, because he was that damn good.

[@mikelinderman751]

At 19:00 minutes the announcers says 5 ball on the break, yet there is 5 balls on the table, huh????

[@Stonefalconetti]

He meant 5 balls on the table, of course..

[@raygrinders3918]

Better time marker is 18:35

[@roandavid6795]

@@Stonefalconetti ty ffffffffrccv vnnnjuulkkiin

[@physicsguybrian]

Keith McCready has the worst stroke fundamentals. Arm kicked out like a chicken wing. Moves all over the place. Doesnt stay down on the shot. He was talented no doubt to play that well with terrible fundamentals. Means every shot in some way requires compensation/adjustment...a little like Mike Sigel. He also sports the hit it hard enough and something will drop approach. He lucked a few shots this match. Sets a terrible example for beginners who learn by watching! His pompus demeanor is deplorable.

[@frankdorado4976]

Not a good thing to say or talk about a self taught player good enough to beat REYES. How far up did he go?

[@frankdorado4976]

Did not like his antics after he won

[@justachristian4072]

Ralph Greenleaf and Willie Hoppe had similar strokes. Good company.

[@Asian_Jewelry_International]

It is amazing how they look down on him until he proved them wrong.

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

I was still a 1yr old boy the time of this game. Now im 37 i still have yet to meet The Great EFREN. I wish to meet Efren once here in Manila. He is such an INTERESTING PERSON

[@tyronemosley6810]

Well i got one more chance my little man...

[@philgogler9091]

McCready got his nuts handed to him by the better player,👍

[@mejeremyb]

McCready was an egotistical prick. Great player though. Heck just ask him and he'll tell you how great he is.

[@physicsguybrian]

LOL. Best comment I've seen in awhile! Thanks for the much needed laughter outburst !!!

[@blu3collar949]

At the Time, McCready was the best.

[@fordfrick4128]

The Riverboat Gambler! Keith was the best money player in history.