I use to have this recorded on VHS tape. I remember the announcer interviews after the match and the announcer turned to Johnny archer and said "Johnny always the bridesmaid and never the bride" Boy archer was pissed 🤣
Kim's fundamentals are as solid and repeatable as any pro who's ever played the game. His determination and courage are a model for any athlete in any sport.
Thanks for uploading this truly amazing comeback by Davenport! I love watching great comeback matches and have had a few great comebacks myself playing tournaments.There is no feeling like it.Davenport always was a true champion and knew how to capitalize on opportunities! Someday I am going to upload some very rare matches of a player that dominated in the early 90's named Mark Tadd.I own almost 10 matches of his,including banks,one pocket and 9 ball.
Glad you enjoyed it, DV. Kim's a wonderful role model for emerging players and improvement-minded intermediates of any generation. Near-perfect fundamentals and boundless heart. He exemplifies Hemingway's classic definition of courage: "Grace under pressure."
Thanks, Ray, for the great video, good quality on the audio and visual (I could even tell what colours the balls were..LOL). Plus a great match. I wish that there were more persons like you that would produce such wonderful public accessible productions.
One of the best Davenport I am very happy to call him my friend I use to play in his billiard room in Modesto un till I marred a girl I met play pool there and moved out of state. great game big Congrations goes to Kim
Glad you enjoyed it, George. Kim's a wonderful role model for emerging players and improvement-minded intermediates of any generation. *Near-perfect fundamentals and boundless heart.* He exemplifies Hemingway's classic definition of courage: "Grace under pressure."
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 yes Kim used to run his tournaments in his billiard room had a lot of fun playing I'm very sorry when I found out that he had an e y e accident don't know how or why but I wish him and his family all the best in life
George: It was a one-in-a-million freak accident. You may know that Kim was an extremely avid and skilled golfer. Kim's eye was irreparably injured by an unseen, *grass-hidden golf ball* that was kicked up and freakishly hurled at a *very* high velocity by the blades of a nearby maintenance mower being operated perhaps overly-close to Kim. The airborne ball *_ricocheted off a metal post next to Davenport’s practice tee_* and struck him directly in the eye. (Reportedly, hidden balls are very commonly kicked up on courses everywhere during routine mowing operations.) Kim later said “It knocked me right to the ground -- I didn’t know what happened. I couldn’t see a thing, and I was scared to death. An ambulance came and rushed me to the hospital.”
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 many things Carlton I wondered how that happened for many years now thank you so much for the info best in life to you and your family be blessed
Earth Asylum Glad you enjoyed it, EA. I've got plenty more that I can transfer and upload from my VHS billiards live taping days if folks seem interested in seeing more of what you quite appropriately term, "rarities."
ray carlton I would be greatly appreciative of anything from the 80's or 90's that you choose to upload. Over the past 4 or 5 months, I've been downloading every classic match I happen to stumble across here on youtube. I've amassed a pretty respectable collection and will be more than happy to share the links to these videos in order for you to see if I have anything you might not have.
ray carlton Keep them coming Ray. The visual quality is better than most semi current matches. And better than all others from this era. BTW-- Johnny looks PI**ED!! I've been in his shoes a few times. Hurts. But defeats like this only make a really good player stronger. Hence Johnny Archer. I recently was up on a pro on a Joss tourney 8-2, and I swear, he turned into a monster, make 0 mistakes and rolled like God. Lost 9-8. Pretty much just like this match. I got to the table 3 times, 2 kicks and 1 missed bank. Took a lonely 4th after making it thru the first day unbeaten....
A tremendously solid and courageous player. In the face of overwhelming odds he never gives up. A few years later he lost most of the vision in one eye via an accidental injury unwittingly caused by a golf groundskeeper's machinery, and still kept playing pool at a high professional level.
They were paid an agreed-upon set fee. As you say -- well deserved. They, Sigel, and Rempe were four of the best. Easy to listen to, expert telestrator diagrammers, and hundreds of years of pool knowledge between them. Mizerak, Grady and "Cardone" (Billy incardona) also tops as frequent commentators over several decades.
Phenomenal indeed. A major talent and always recognized as such by his peers. This was a thrilling comeback match to behold and very inspirational to aspiring players with the clear message "It ain't over till it's over" no matter how impossible the situation seems. Kim firmly believed he could win . . . and he did.
Kelly was primarily a leading *golf* commentator for various networks and very popular for that sport. Prime recruited him for their Pro Tour pool coverage. He essentially served as a non-expert surrogate for the home viewing audience with lesser pool experience, and asking many innocent questions they might ask, and deserved easy to understand answers as to what was going on in certain situations. Sponsors rightfully appreciated his colorful presence in that role. Golf coverage often has a lot of dramatic language . . . pool not so much, as is appropriate.
Johnny Archer and Kim Davenport actually owned Marietta Billiards in Marietta, GA, I worked there and lived there. Johnny was never around, but Kim was there every day. Kim was a tough boss and could be difficult to get along with, but he ran the pool hall beautifully. I moved to Florida in 2010. I heard that Kim Davenport was no longer a co-owner. Johnny Archer took over as sole owner. Unfortunately, MBC is about to close its doors. The place has gone down hill. :-*(
To Parker Goodin if you get a chance my brother our anyone out there can you please explain the rules of one pocket I know the name says it all in the title but I have watched many times over and over and I still don't get the rules and I know I sound like a dumb a~~ for asking for help on this one everyone have a blessed day to you and your family and loved ones your truly John tuttobene and p.s. everyone please be safe this holiday weekend people.....
Easy 21st century solution -- in your google search box just enter:"one-pocket rules" Then after 10 minutes of reading you'll know as much as anyone in the world about the rules. Helpfully intended, John.
What a heartbreaker for Johnny! Great match from Kim!
I use to have this recorded on VHS tape. I remember the announcer interviews after the match and the announcer turned to Johnny archer and said "Johnny always the bridesmaid and never the bride" Boy archer was pissed 🤣
watching these older guys is so much better then new age stuff. They just play so much faster.
A match that has gone down in history and watch it once a year and admire Kim's heart and other than Earl Kim is my favourite 90 as player
Kim's fundamentals are as solid and repeatable as any pro who's ever played the game. His determination and courage are a model for any athlete in any sport.
Thanks for uploading this truly amazing comeback by Davenport! I love watching great comeback matches and have had a few great comebacks myself playing tournaments.There is no feeling like it.Davenport always was a true champion and knew how to capitalize on opportunities!
Someday I am going to upload some very rare matches of a player that dominated in the early 90's named Mark Tadd.I own almost 10 matches of his,including banks,one pocket and 9 ball.
some of the best pool you will ever see from kim;-)
Thank you, Ray, for posting this. I followed your link from the Reyes-Davenport final. Great stuff.
Glad you enjoyed it, DV. Kim's a wonderful role model for emerging players and improvement-minded intermediates of any generation. Near-perfect fundamentals and boundless heart. He exemplifies Hemingway's classic definition of courage: "Grace under pressure."
Great match !!! Solid pool from both players !!!
Great playing both players
Thanks, Ray, for the great video, good quality on the audio and visual (I could even tell what colours the balls were..LOL). Plus a great match. I wish that there were more persons like you that would produce such wonderful public accessible productions.
You're very welcome, LW. Glad you're enjoying them.
How can you *not* love Nicky Varner? He is one funny cat.
One of the best Davenport I am very happy to call him my friend I use to play in his billiard room in Modesto un till I marred a girl I met play pool there and moved out of state. great game big Congrations goes to Kim
Glad you enjoyed it, George. Kim's a wonderful role model for emerging players and improvement-minded intermediates of any generation. *Near-perfect fundamentals and boundless heart.* He exemplifies Hemingway's classic definition of courage: "Grace under pressure."
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 yes Kim used to run his tournaments in his billiard room had a lot of fun playing I'm very sorry when I found out that he had an e y e accident don't know how or why but I wish him and his family all the best in life
George: It was a one-in-a-million freak accident. You may know that Kim was an extremely avid and skilled golfer. Kim's eye was irreparably injured by an unseen, *grass-hidden golf ball* that was kicked up and freakishly hurled at a *very* high velocity by the blades of a nearby maintenance mower being operated perhaps overly-close to Kim. The airborne ball *_ricocheted off a metal post next to Davenport’s practice tee_* and struck him directly in the eye. (Reportedly, hidden balls are very commonly kicked up on courses everywhere during routine mowing operations.)
Kim later said “It knocked me right to the ground -- I didn’t know what happened. I couldn’t see a thing, and I was scared to death. An ambulance came and rushed me to the hospital.”
@@raycarltonbilliards5798 many things Carlton I wondered how that happened for many years now thank you so much for the info best in life to you and your family be blessed
Glad to help George.
Thank you very much for uploading this match. It's a true rarity!
P.S. I never realized how small Nick Varner really is until I saw this video lol
Earth Asylum Glad you enjoyed it, EA. I've got plenty more that I can transfer and upload from my VHS billiards live taping days if folks seem interested in seeing more of what you quite appropriately term, "rarities."
ray carlton I would be greatly appreciative of anything from the 80's or 90's that you choose to upload.
Over the past 4 or 5 months, I've been downloading every classic match I happen to stumble across here on youtube. I've amassed a pretty respectable collection and will be more than happy to share the links to these videos in order for you to see if I have anything you might not have.
ray carlton Keep them coming Ray. The visual quality is better than most semi current matches. And better than all others from this era. BTW-- Johnny looks PI**ED!! I've been in his shoes a few times. Hurts. But defeats like this only make a really good player stronger. Hence Johnny Archer. I recently was up on a pro on a Joss tourney 8-2, and I swear, he turned into a monster, make 0 mistakes and rolled like God. Lost 9-8. Pretty much just like this match. I got to the table 3 times, 2 kicks and 1 missed bank. Took a lonely 4th after making it thru the first day unbeaten....
Wow! Wow! Wow! Kim Davenport is awesome.
Awesome pool. Thanks for the share.
Good video.. Please upload more. If u happen to have Strickland, Reyes or Bustamante video, it would be nice to watch
Atleast johnny got the lint cleaned off the table
Oh, I missed this one. Happy New Year Mr. Carlton👍🌃🎇🎆🎄🎱🎶
Same to you, Roger -- call me Ray -- you're definitely a much appreciated long time fan of mine.
WoW! Great Upload bro!
I always admired Kim’s heart.. What a competitor..
A tremendously solid and courageous player. In the face of overwhelming odds he never gives up. A few years later he lost most of the vision in one eye via an accidental injury unwittingly caused by a golf groundskeeper's machinery, and still kept playing pool at a high professional level.
Always friends, they later became partners in a great billiard room in Murrieta GA
At that level the last game is always the hardest to win.
great!!
Wonder if Varner and Buddy Hall got paid for sharing their commentary here. They certainly deserved it!
They were paid an agreed-upon set fee. As you say -- well deserved. They, Sigel, and Rempe were four of the best. Easy to listen to, expert telestrator diagrammers, and hundreds of years of pool knowledge between them. Mizerak, Grady and "Cardone" (Billy incardona) also tops as frequent commentators over several decades.
alydar21 buddy and nick are excellent commentators!
Johnny looks like he has the same attitude as Danny tanner from full house and by that alone, makes me like him
He looks like him too
I DON'T HAVE MUCH TO SAY ABOUT CALIFORNIA BUT THAT WAS A HELL OF A COME BACK
As advertised in my Title :)
Kim in the day was a great money player. !! I travel many places with him .. The Hayman loves Kim
You could have a drinking game with this match. Every time the announcer says Davenport has a beautiful wife take a shot😂😂😂
Kim was fenominal.
Phenomenal indeed. A major talent and always recognized as such by his peers. This was a thrilling comeback match to behold and very inspirational to aspiring players with the clear message "It ain't over till it's over" no matter how impossible the situation seems. Kim firmly believed he could win . . . and he did.
Commentator Tom Kelly keeps trying to insert dramatic language as Varner and Hall keep trying to rein him in a bit.
Kelly was primarily a leading *golf* commentator for various networks and very popular for that sport. Prime recruited him for their Pro Tour pool coverage. He essentially served as a non-expert surrogate for the home viewing audience with lesser pool experience, and asking many innocent questions they might ask, and deserved easy to understand answers as to what was going on in certain situations. Sponsors rightfully appreciated his colorful presence in that role. Golf coverage often has a lot of dramatic language . . . pool not so much, as is appropriate.
Nice insights Ray. My questions are usually a bit esoteric, but you know many details. Thanks!
great match. where is davenport these days?
Lives in Atlanta area, golfs still. Not much pool.
Johnny Archer and Kim Davenport actually owned Marietta Billiards in Marietta, GA, I worked there and lived there. Johnny was never around, but Kim was there every day. Kim was a tough boss and could be difficult to get along with, but he ran the pool hall beautifully. I moved to Florida in 2010. I heard that Kim Davenport was no longer a co-owner. Johnny Archer took over as sole owner. Unfortunately, MBC is about to close its doors. The place has gone down hill. :-*(
To Parker Goodin if you get a chance my brother our anyone out there can you please explain the rules of one pocket I know the name says it all in the title but I have watched many times over and over and I still don't get the rules and I know I sound like a dumb a~~ for asking for help on this one everyone have a blessed day to you and your family and loved ones your truly John tuttobene and p.s. everyone please be safe this holiday weekend people.....
Easy 21st century solution -- in your google search box just enter:"one-pocket rules"
Then after 10 minutes of reading you'll know as much as anyone in the world about the rules. Helpfully intended, John.
J