Keith McCready v. Earl Strickland 1988 Brunswick World Open

Semi-Finals at 1988 PBA Brunswick World Open at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Keith McCready v. Earl Strickland. Earl talks to himself; Keith talks to the crowd. Great vintage video of a formal pool tournaments from this era. Earl at this time was heralded as the 4-time Akron Open champion and two-time U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion, though he later went on to win five U.S. Opens. Earl is in the prime of his caeer here at a young 26, and Keith was a mere 30. Steve Mizerak and Barry Tompkins commentating.

[@LeandroCopperfield]

It's like a nightmare, isn't it?

[@mcesarey]

I love this...two of the biggest characters in pool at this time. It's amazing that Earl is still a top player today...

[@millionairejh]

the fundamentals of pool players have really grown since

[@sanjursan]

Great post. Any old video of Kieth is greatly appreciated. People really have no clue just how good he really was (IS!!) This vid shows how he played in many tournies back at that time. He made is money AFTER hours, when the big bucks where bet.

[@bigleaguechew87]

Earl Strickland vs. Grady Seasons

[@BlackjackDSapolis]

Great match - but I have to ask - Keith looks like he just went 5 rounds in the cage against Chuck Liddell ... there has to be a story... ;)

[@K8Nicole]

Thank you for posting this match.

[@pommac10]

Barry Tompkins looks like D.Hoffman!!

[@dzarren]

Hmm earl playing left handed for a couple shots.

[@andrewmaning9522]

Just keeps getting worse and worse