Background
Taberski was born in 1889, and first made a living by selling milk door to door.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Frank Taberski
Edit ProfileCareer
He was ranked number 7 on the Billiards Digest 50 Greatest Players of the Century. He began practicing pool at 13 years of age, playing 30 minutes a day when his working hours were over. In 1915, at age 26, he turned pro after attending the New York City pocket billiards championship.
Also in 1916 he retained his title by defeating Ralph Greenleaf.
In 1917 he retained his title again by defeating James Maturo. 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.
Taberski died in 1941.
He was 52.
Achievements
Awards
-
Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame
Many of these were inducted based on their excellence as world-class players, while others were inducted for their contributions to the game or the billiards industry.Many of these were inducted based on their excellence as world-class players, while others were inducted for their contributions to the game or the billiards industry.