who is the greatest pool player of all time
Efren Reyes Efren Manalang Reyes, OLD, PLH (born August 26, 1954), popularly known as Efren "Bata" Reyes and nicknamed 'The Magician', is a Filipino professional pool player. A winner of over 70 international titles, Reyes was the first person in history to win World Championships in two different disciplines in pool. Among his numerous titles Reyes is a four-time World eight-ball champion, the 1999 World Nine-ball champion, a three-time US Open champion, a two-time World Pool League champion and a 14-time Derby City Classic champion - including an unprecedented five "Master of the Table" crowns. By defeating Earl Strickland in the inaugural Color of Money event in 1996, Reyes took home the largest single event purse in pool history.[1] Many analysts, fans, and current and former players consider Reyes to be the greatest pool player of all time.[2][3]