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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
person
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| gptkbp:appearsIn |
gptkb:The_Hustler
various television shows |
| gptkbp:awards |
Billiards_Digest_Hall_of_Fame
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1911-07-01
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
New_York_City,_New_York,_USA
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| gptkbp:children |
Rudolph_Wanderone_IV
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
popularizing pool
the growth of pool as a sport |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1996-01-15
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| gptkbp:depictedIn |
documentaries about billiards
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| gptkbp:diedIn |
gptkb:Henderson,_Nevada,_USA
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
billiards
straight pool his contributions to billiards education his_rivalry_with_Willie_Mosconi |
| gptkbp:foughtAgainst |
Willie Mosconi
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rudolph Wanderone III
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future generations of players
pool culture pop culture references to pool the entertainment aspect of billiards the perception of pool players |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Billiards legends
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Minnesota_Fats
his flamboyant personality nine-ball his unique playing style his charismatic performances his contributions to billiards coaching. his contributions to billiards literature his extensive trick shot repertoire his impact on billiards sponsorships his impact on billiards tournaments his influence on billiards equipment design his role in billiards media coverage his role in promoting billiards worldwide his role in the film industry related to billiards showmanship in pool his_legacy_in_American_sports_history |
| gptkbp:legacy |
icon in billiards history
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Las_Vegas,_Nevada
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| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The King of Pool
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Mosconi-Wanderone_match_of_1954
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| gptkbp:notableSong |
numerous tournaments
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| gptkbp:occupation |
professional pool player
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Wanderone
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| gptkbp:style |
showmanship and trick shots
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