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Frank Taberski (1889–1941) was an American professional pocket billiards player from Schenectady, New York. Nicknamed "the Gray Fox,"[1] he won 14 world titles.[2]

Nickname"The Gray Fox"
Born1889 (1889)
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Died1941 (aged 51–52)
Country United States
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Frank Taberski
Personal information
Nickname"The Gray Fox"
Born1889 (1889)
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Died1941 (aged 51–52)
Pool career
Country United States
Turned pro
1915
Tournament wins
World ChampionStraight Pool 14x
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Early life

Taberski was born in 1889, and first made a living by selling milk door to door. He began practicing pool at 13 years of age,[3] playing 30 minutes a day when his working hours were over.

Career

In 1915, at age 26, he turned pro after attending the New York City pocket billiards championship.[2]

In 1916, he became world champion by defeating Johnny Layton.[4] Also in 1916, he retained his title by defeating Ralph Greenleaf.[5] In 1917, he retained his title again by defeating James Maturo.[6][7]

By 1918, he had won 10 consecutive challenge matches.[2] Following those victories, Taberski temporarily retired that same year.

He returned to pocket billiards in 1925 and regained the world title from Greenleaf who held it over 10 challenge matches in a row.

His highest straight pool run is 238.[8]

Death and legacy

Taberski died in 1941. He was 52. Taberski was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in 1975.[2]

His son Harold Taberski was also a pool player.[9]

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