His father BANNED him from the pool table. So 6-year-old Willie Mosconi grabbed potatoes from the cellar and a broomstick—and changed history. Growing up in 1920s South Philadelphia, Willie’s immigrant father owned a pool hall but wanted his son to have a “respectable” career. So Willie practiced in secret with potatoes as pool balls. By age 7, he was performing trick shots for customers. At 13, he beat the world champion. Willie went on to win 15 World Championships and set a record that STILL

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