Road Player: The Danny Diliberto Story

Best book on the poolroom lifestyle I ever read. I highly recommend it.This book is a character study of the men your parents told you not to become. It is hard hitting and direct, and tells the story of Danny Diliberto, pool hustler extraordinaire.If you ever thought of living this life, you will like this book.Life in the poolroom and "on the road" was interesting, amazing and, at times, somewhat degenerate. This book will give you a look into that poolroom atmosphere through the eyes of one of the greatest players and hustlers of the 20th century.I grew up playing pool in Miami in the 1960's and knew Danny Diliberto. His exploits were legendary. This book tells it like it is in terms of his lifestyle, his accomplishments and failures, and his heart.It is not a very well-written book... seems a bit disjointed at times, as if each chapter was recorded chronologically but the chapters themselves are not chronological. However, the story of Danny's life is so vivid and factual (as far as I know) that the content far outweighs the chronology shortcomings.

I liked the book because I met Danny as a 12 year old and he showed me how to hold a stick. Reading the book, I was shocked to find a whole chapter about his adventures with my dad Dick Hall who was a good player himself.

good read

He writes about his life and tells the good right along with the not so good. Certainly not a role model and what I would expect the usual pool player to be like. He slams Jay Helfer at the end of the book about a pool tape that was made. I enjoyed reading Pool Wars by Jay also. Both right interesting stories and the books are hard to put down.

I liked the book. Danny is a very interesting person to say the least and I found some of his stories throughout the book amusing. He is one of the best play by play announcers for accu-stats, especially when he is paired with Billy Incardona. It is an easy read and if you like pool you will enjoy the book.

Very very good read would. Definitely recommended

I enjoyed this story of life on the road. It's authentic because the low times of a chronic gambler are included as well as the good times. The funniest story to me was how Danny got out of the military with an honorable discharge on his terms. Priceless!

I've been listening to Danny gab on innumerable pool video commentaries, as well as watching his play in one pocketand straight pool. His occasional delightful stories and almost always spot-on commentary on the sport have alwaysleft me wanting for more. This book is the more. Great stories, great writing, great insight.Danny, if you read these please get in touch. [email protected]

very pleased