For fans of Bringing Down the House and Positively Fifth-a Sports Illustrated writer shares the story of a heavyset, bipolar, and charming pool hustler. In most sports the pinnacle is Wheaties-box notoriety. But in the world of pool, notoriety is the last thing a hustler desires. Such is the dilemma that faces one Danny Basavich, an affable, generously proportioned Jewish kid from Jersey, who flounders through high school until he discovers the...

The author became a "stakehorse" for ace pool player Tony Annigoni as the two traveled around the country, from pool hall to snooker parlor, looking for games.

The story of the legendary champion and his only rule: "If you don't miss you don't have to worry about anything else."