It doesn’t look like much from the street, but the best shooters in Bronzeville can be found at the 8 Ball Pool Room.
Though some of these men never finished high school, they are professors of physics and geometry. Principles of applied force, axial rotation, inertia and angles of deflection flow through stick and stroke.
Amidst the clatter of balls on the tables, the respectful murmurs of voices in the shadows, many tall-tales are spun, much wisdom is imparted, and serious business is conducted.