OBG Quiz

Interesting Questions About the OBG

Below are a series of questions regarding the OBG.  You can find the answer to any question by moving the mouse cursor over the question and the answer will appear below the question.

  • In what year was the OBG Men's Billiard Club formed?
    • 1987
  • Where did play occur when the OBG Men's Billiard Club was initially formed?
    • At the Paradise Recreation Center in the room that now houses the Paradise Library.
  • Are there any players playing in the Summer 2011 Season that also played during the initial season?
    • Yes, both Ralph Green and Joe Laughlin played during the initial season and are still playing in the OBG today.
  • The OBG now plays at Silverlake; prior to Silverlake becoming a billiard parlor what purpose did the building serve?
    • It was a restaurant
  • At the start of the 2011 Summer season how many player were 90 years old or older?
    • There were three players 90 or over at the start of this season; Anthony Barcelona, John Shuback, and Ralph Green.
  • The OBG has the oldest player currently playing pool in The Villages.  Who is this player?
    • The elder statesman of the OBG is Anthony Barcelona, he became 99 years old on May 30, 2011.
  • The highest score possible for a team to get in a single match is 16.  Has this feat ever been accomplished?
    • Yes, it has been accomplished, but only once since we have been keeping records.  It was done on December 20, 2006 by Team 32; the members of that team were Brian Robinson, Ralph Compochiaro, Paul Harig, and Sonny White.
  • The OBG has the record for the most teams in one season, how many teams were there in that season?
    • In the Winter 2007 season there were 46 teams in the OBG.
  • At the start of the 2011 Summer season how many player were 80 years old or older?
    • There were 33 players 80 or over at the start of this season.