The Mosconi Cup
Often referred to as the Ryder Cup of pool, the Mosconi Cup is a nine-ball tournament with international flair, pitting a team of American players against a team of Europeans players for global supremacy. The 2007 Mosconi Cup will be held from December 13-16 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Mosconi Cup began in 1994 in Romford, London, with the Americans prevailing 16-12. The Europeans got revenge the following year, capturing the title with a 16-15 decision in Basildon, Essex. But the Americans have since taken control of the event, holding a 10-2-1 advantage over their European counterparts. In 2006, the two squads tied 12-12, allowing the Americans to retain the title.
In the history of the tournament, players from 10 different countries have participated for the Europeans. The nations represented have included England, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.
Some of the biggest names in pool have competed for the Mosconi Cup. Ralf Souquet of Germany leads everyone with 12 appearances. Steve Davis of England, Mika Immonen of Finland, and Earl Strickland of the United States have all appeared in 11 tournaments. Some of the other big names who've taken part in the tournament are Johnny Archer (USA), Oliver Ortmann (Germany), Jeremy Jones (USA), Marcus Chamat (Sweden), Charlie Williams (USA), Steve Knight (USA), Mike Massey (USA), and Thorsten Hohmann (Germany).
The Mosconi Cup began in 1994 in Romford, London, with the Americans prevailing 16-12. The Europeans got revenge the following year, capturing the title with a 16-15 decision in Basildon, Essex. But the Americans have since taken control of the event, holding a 10-2-1 advantage over their European counterparts. In 2006, the two squads tied 12-12, allowing the Americans to retain the title.
In the history of the tournament, players from 10 different countries have participated for the Europeans. The nations represented have included England, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.
Some of the biggest names in pool have competed for the Mosconi Cup. Ralf Souquet of Germany leads everyone with 12 appearances. Steve Davis of England, Mika Immonen of Finland, and Earl Strickland of the United States have all appeared in 11 tournaments. Some of the other big names who've taken part in the tournament are Johnny Archer (USA), Oliver Ortmann (Germany), Jeremy Jones (USA), Marcus Chamat (Sweden), Charlie Williams (USA), Steve Knight (USA), Mike Massey (USA), and Thorsten Hohmann (Germany).
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