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Mike (Babyface) Gulyassy

Playing since he was 14, Mike became one of the best players in Ohio and started to progress his play by moving around the country. Eventually, Mike became one of the best players in the world. One of Mike’Äôs most memorable moments was winning the Title of BCA 8 ball Amateur Champion in 1982.

A couple of years later, Mike added a 2nd place finish in the River City open followed by a 3rd place finish in the Last Call for 9 Ball in Atlantic City. In 1985 Mike earned the title of 12th place US ranking in the world of Billiards. Taking his 12th Place standing Mike added to his growing list of tournaments, by finishing high in the World Championships in Taipei in 1996.

Mike also played on the Masconi Cup team two years in a row in 1995 and 1996. A special note to the 1996 event ’Äî Mike was the only player to defeat Oliver Ortman in the singles event. This turned out to be the only defeat Ortman would face during the event. In an event sanctioned by the men's Professional Tour in 1995, Mike became the reigning Back Pocket 9-Ball World Champion.