John G. Horgan
American billiards and pool player
About John G. Horgan
Lived 1866 – 1921 (aged 54–55). John G. Horgan was an American pool player.
John Gregory Horgan Jr. (1866 – June 24, 1921), nicknamed "the Banker", was an American professional player of pocket billiards and three-cushion billiards.
Biography Horgan was born in Elmira, New York, the son of John G. Horgan Sr. He became the 1906 world champion in pocket billiards (straight pool) by beating Tommy Hueston in 1912 by beating Joe Carney, a title he lost to Alfredo de Oro in 1914.
He was survived by three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Richardson, Letitia Horgan, Mrs. W. H. McGraw, and brothers Edward D. Horgan and George W. Horgan.
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Who was John G. Horgan?
American billiards and pool player
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John G. Horgan was born in 1866 in Elmira.
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John G. Horgan died on 24 June 1921 in San Francisco.
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John G. Horgan was a pool player.
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John G. Horgan was American.
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