Danny DiLiberto


Danny DiLiberto is an American professional pool player, nicknamed "Buffalo Danny".
A veteran player from the Johnston City era, a teacher, an author, and today working as a commentator for Accu-Stats, DiLiberto is an active member of the pocket billiards community. He was elected into the One Pocket Hall of Fame in 2004 for his "outstanding contribution to the legacy of the game of one pocket".

Early days

Before DiLiberto became interested in pocket billiards, he was a professional boxer. In 2006, he was inducted into Buffalo's Ring 44 Boxing Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in the sport.
He is also known for having rolled a perfect game of bowling.

Professional career

DiLiberto was a member of the International Pool Tour and is still a pro contender today.
The 1981 BCA National Eight-Ball Championship was a memorable victory for DiLiberto when he faced Nick Varner in the finals. Running out the deciding match was most appropriate for DiLiberto in what was until then a neck-and-neck race to 7 for the win.
A book was written by pool journalist Jerry Forsyth about Danny DiLiberto entitled "Road Player, the Danny DiLiberto Story".
On October 20, 2011, DiLiberto was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America's Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place alongside the 36th annual US Open 9-Ball Championships.
Upon winning the 1981 BCA National 8 Ball Championship, DiLiberto became the only player in history to have won major tournaments in all four categories of professional pocket billiard: straight pool, one pocket, 8 ball, and 9 ball.
Mr. DiLiberto has the unprecedented distinction of winning major pool tournaments in 4 different decades: the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's.

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