Steve Mizerak
American pool player (1944–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephen Mizerak Jr.[1] (October 12, 1944 – May 29, 2006) was an American pool player, who was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Mizerak is considered one of the best straight pool players of all time, dominant in the game during the 1970s, winning over 70 tournaments during his career. Mizerak won the World Straight Pool Championship twice, including a record 4 consecutive BCA U.S. Open Straight Pool Championship titles. Nicknamed "The Miz", he had a high run of 421 balls.
For the professional wrestler with the same nickname, see The Miz.
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Born | (1944-10-12)October 12, 1944 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. |
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Died | May 29, 2006(2006-05-29) (aged 61) Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
Sport country | ![]() |
Nickname | "The Miz" |
Professional | 1964 |
Best finish | Quarter finals 1990 WPA World Nine-ball Championship |
Tournament wins | |
Other titles | 80 |
World Champion | Straight Pool (1982, 1983) |
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