Career
Nicknamed "The Sniper." He began practicing pool at 17 and turned professional in 1996. Four years later, Takahashi was only 3 stages away from a second world title. With regards to Strickland"s unpleasant ways in the match, Takahashi ranted "I lost up here.
Strickland shows no sportmanship.
He played very well. But no sportmanship." But Strickland denied the allgations. 1998 World Pet Association World Nine-ball Championship.