Pool is more than just playing well. A large part of the game is psychological. If you let your opponent rattle you, you have already set the stage for losing a match. As for McCready, he has always been very vocal and says funny and sometimes outlandish things. But, when he was at the top of his game, he backed up his trash talking with spectacular playing. The game needs more like Keith McCready. Too many pros are simply robots with no personality and who always make the expected shot. Players like McCready and Reyes both are fun to watch because they pull out shots that no one expects and few believe are makeable. That is, until they make the shot.

@albertbay6868

3 жыл бұрын

Joseph Van best comment

@rogerscottcathey

3 жыл бұрын

He was being a condescending prick and there is no excuse you can devise that'll justify him calling the greatest "my little man". That might fly in a bar room, but on mic on tv, it was deplorable. Period.

@zlistcelebrityYT

3 жыл бұрын

Roger Scott Cathey Agreed. Not being a loud jackass doesn’t make you a robot. These people are called “Professional” because they’re the best at what they do. People watch PROS to see the *game* played at its highest level, not to see dumbass antics. If you want to distract and fluster someone when you’re gambling at a bar that’s fine, but professional play should be all about your skill level, and if your skill speaks for itself, you don’t have to. Before and after the game is another story. Floyd Mayweather was a loud obnoxious jerk when he wanted to get in his opponent’s head or hype up a fight, but once he got in the ring, he was all business. No flashy BS, no loudmouth antics.

@claytonlapatak3845

3 жыл бұрын

He is the perfect POS

@rogerscottcathey

3 жыл бұрын

@@zlistcelebrityYT : Pretty Boy Floyd was the first person to call Efren the magician. At least recorded on video tape.

Señor Reyes you are the MAESTRO you take your loses.with grace . I still have my one dollar bill you signed back in the 90s while at a pool championship in Las Vegas I had a great time watching you win , hope and pray that you and your family are doing well.

@larrycurtis9896

Жыл бұрын

Efran Reyes.. has turned me into a fanatic pool watcher on u tube...can't wait to finish whatever I'm doing...to go watch him play....the quiet achiever.(.go effren..)..

Generations to come will forget this mannerless winner, but true legends like Efren will always leave a mark in history.

@harveyscottz

3 жыл бұрын

I don't see anything wrong about McCready tho. It's just plain old school trash talking and it's been said that he's a pool hustler so it's his normal character. Ang nag agree sa OP's comment masyado pong balat-sibuyas.

@davidrafferty2491

3 жыл бұрын

Why?...there always has to be someone holding down the other side of the tracks. If everyone played like Reyes then what would you remember him for? I enjoy characters like this trash talker. Nothing wrong with it...don't think he crossed any lines of sportsmanship.

@haruplays2573

3 жыл бұрын

​@@davidrafferty2491 i take that one back. trash talking is fine. referee was obviously not watching the game

@jumbojimbo706

2 жыл бұрын

Salty over a bloke who played in the 80’s you do gooder 😭😭

@alphawolf0601

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with McReady duh

McCready is probably still running his mouth somewhere while Reyes is simply the Greatest Of All Time

I wonder how many people know the name mccready, compared to how many people know that Efren Reyes was the greatest pool player ever.

@adrianolchondra2291

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know also that such a name exist in the world of billiards nor pool.

@darylkanofski9327

Жыл бұрын

Keith who 🤣

@AdiGV

Жыл бұрын

Who and who? Talk about living in a well, let alone a pond.

@AmericanPie1960

Күн бұрын

going to say being in a Tom Cruise movie makes you more known at that point in time. Efron Reyes wasnt a legend at that time in the 1980's. think much?

He is the greatest billiard player of all time until now. Very kind and humble person. What A legend!

@joshuaabraham6114

Жыл бұрын

Its not billiards its pool

@gino2033

Жыл бұрын

Id said his 2nd only to Earl Strickland him and Wimppy Lasitor Mike Segal & Irving Crane are like all 2nd to Earl. I know tourny n trophy champions chasers you will call out Steve Mizerak he as the most trophies Willie Mosconi The Kaiser yes all great in they're perspectives but real every day players for money 💰 tournament all around hustler's I say my list is the real an see actual in my opinion Earl, Efron, Willie, Crane McCready on a Mosconi cup team I'd like to see that woth The Kentucky Colonel as Coach n back up player Nick Varner.

@Duffyyy94

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuaabraham6114 Pool is "Pocket Billiards" lol

This guy makes earl Strickland look like a saint

@hideph_tv861

3 жыл бұрын

😅🤣😅😂🤣😂

@imeesagi1209

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!

@AngryRobot87

2 жыл бұрын

nah, this guy just likes to talk. strickland is a whiny child

Reyes made up for this loss by going on to be the greatest pool player in history.

@justiceforall3973

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for ruining it for me! After watching for 2 mins, Gee, I wonder who’ll win this match? 😡

@paulodepablo3649

3 жыл бұрын

@MikeyMikethegamer0803 Mayweather is great but Every GOAT needs a way of loosing themself to find a better version of themself. Look at Mayweather. His boxing career maybe great but after that, he is just a husk of a man left with only money he can't gain back. While every other GOAT managed to not only be the greatest but be the better man than when they didn't loose. From Mohammad ali to Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Manny Pacquiao. Efren Reyes may not be the greatest in Pool but he certainly became the greatest in the history of pool by being a daring pool player who wouldn't trash talk his way to victory but would certainly amaze you by his skill and talent.

@jaime9130

3 жыл бұрын

He was not the best.

@justforfun5391

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaime9130 true that...no one knows McCready...millions all over the world knows Efren..

@jaime9130

3 жыл бұрын

@@justforfun5391 Just to clarify- I was referring to Mayweather when I said he was not the best, I was following the replies and somebody mentioned Mayweather. As for Efren Reyes, nobody can beat his records , he won in different disciplines of billiards unlike most champions. He has made the most difficult shots in pool that nobody can replicate. He is humble, does not look down on his opponents even as he beat them again and again. A true Legend, for me Efren is the GOAT!

He talks alot but he also plays well. But I dont think I can be so controlled as Efren. Hats off brother. Yr one in a million Mr Efren.

The legend will forever be remembered , let's help our pool community to grow and lift its reputation as the gentleman's Sport

This is what happens when you have a bad referee Bad calls and inability to shut down unacceptable behaviour by a player

@AmericanPie1960

Күн бұрын

how is it unacceptable? Ever play in a pool hall? Ever play for money? Both these guys have. Grow a set.

McCready is just a balloon full of air --- where is he now? He's nowhere to be found, unlike Efren who still manages to keep his star up above... humility and skill sure beats hot air from a popped balloon (like McCready)... huh?

@physicsguybrian

3 жыл бұрын

McCready was insecure. He feared himself. Compensated by trash talking. They should NEVER have allowed that crap on nationally televised matches. It damaged pool credibility severely.

@lifesciences6981

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@51panhead51

3 жыл бұрын

@@physicsguybrian Would have loved to see a humble guy like Efren reyes smash a pool cue across his face

@benjamindover2483

2 жыл бұрын

@@physicsguybrian insecure? He was one of the greatest lolll

@ramensospicy2992

2 жыл бұрын

it's quite sad actually. it turned out he was LGBTQ and was being bullied for it as a child, so when he left school, to prevent himself from being the target of bullying, he became the bully himself 😢

12:32: “Can’t worry about ur opponent, U gotta get in there and whack him off” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

McCreedy and Strickland were good friends. You can tell they'd get along great, and they were very quiet against each other.

He's a legend in his own mind

THE LEGEND ..OUR CHAMPION..

But after a couple of years, "The Magician" defeats "The Pearl". LOL!

It was only at this event that I saw McCready. Never saw him again in other international tournaments until Efren retired.

" ibang klaseng taong ito..parang sobrang energetic..masyadong magaslaw..galawgaw..makulit sobra.."

@professorheist5625

3 жыл бұрын

Tactics yan para mawala concentration ng kalaban mo..

@djmonli8928

3 жыл бұрын

Ganyan na ganyan ang attitude ng taong gusto kong makitang mamatay

@professorheist5625

3 жыл бұрын

Sarap hampasin ng stick masyadong madaldal

There are only 3 persons in Philippine sports i admire most. Paeng, Manny and Efren.

@DM-bs2oz

3 жыл бұрын

Im a filipino but i dont admire manny.. hes a great boxer really but not a politician.. giving money even if its not on election day is still vote buying

@gerardadvincula2518

3 жыл бұрын

@@DM-bs2oz tf are you talking about?

@DM-bs2oz

3 жыл бұрын

@@gerardadvincula2518 his giving money after the fight.. the fact that he is a politician thats still vote buying.. correct me if im wrong please

@philsmith9412

3 жыл бұрын

Did you know Amang Parica is better than Efren during his prime. Facts.

@mcargina1

3 жыл бұрын

@@DM-bs2oz did you smoke weeds? What is wrong with sharing your winnings? It's biblical!! Is it because you missed out in the hands out? The gives because he's got plenty to give and it most importantly he did not steal it, but worked hard on it with pain, sweat, blood and guts!!

Thank you for showing all of Efren, He is a fantastic player. Hate to see him lose. But he handles himself just as well in losing as winning.

"Chicken wing" McCready sets such a terrible example for others. One might wonder why pool never made it to the level of golf and other big sports. Because people like trash talk McCready lower the level of the game to backroom gambling status. People want to see skill and respect (except for hockey where the fights are the biggest draw. Hmm full contact pool maybe? I digress) in the players. The sad thing is, people like McCready don't care what they are doing and that it is disrespectful. It boosts their ego. "It's just how the game is played!!" BS!!!! I could never respect a person like that. Lame human being who's name is mostly forgotten. Efren has won more of everything than anyone else in the game and has done so quietly and respectfully. The PERFECT player with amazing heart and incredible skill. Met him once. I really humble and gentle person!

@BigCheemAlert

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure he's battled his demons for a long time. McCready is a serious player. He is not to blame for the degradation of pool, in fact, he helped inspire people to pick up a cue and play. Next are you going to say Minnesota Fats hurt the game because of his antics? I wasn't around during these men's heydays but I am sure to say that I appreciate what they have done. It is not the player's fault that Cornhole is bigger than pool in the US right now... We can think of a whole lot of reasons why Americans have lost interest in a game that has a learning curve... I am merely speaking for the United States and am in no way or shape saying that McCready has impacted the game more than Efren, I am only saying it is the people to blame not the person.

@petercasnocha5340

3 жыл бұрын

You clearly know nothing About hockey thats for sure

@lykkatayubal6756

3 жыл бұрын

My heart beat fast

@dksand0135

3 жыл бұрын

Fights are the biggest draw in hockey..😂😂😂..Guess you never heard of Wayne Gretzky..!! Efren was the Gretzky of pool..!!!

@jlobiafra

Жыл бұрын

Lol you don't think there's trash talking in the NBA or the NFL 🙄. Pool just isn't a sport people will ever catch on to in the mainstream

This player had planned to do this trash talking to intimidate Reyes because he knows it is the only way he can defeat him !

@jlobiafra

Жыл бұрын

This was mid 80's when efren was barely in the scene. He wasn't the legend he would later become plus Keith was one of the best nine ball players in the world

Tbh, I don't know why I got to watch this video but I'll admit it, I found myself focus watching this. Hahaha

Wow.. that pic at :51 of McCready, Archer and Tony Fargo. Gold.

@Adriennegrey20

2 жыл бұрын

Tony drago

IF U PLAY WITH EFREN.. U ARE THE STUDENT, HE IS THE PROFESSOR

True legend always..stay low..but in the end..will celebrate victory..the magicians..

McC was scared of Efren, no doubt about that.

@rogerscottcathey

3 жыл бұрын

he was a prick to compensate.

@manoharsawant5423

3 жыл бұрын

Mcready is mad already scared Efran and disturbing Efran

@kellenmoon3084

2 жыл бұрын

bitching while ingame was also a strat dude.. but at the end even he considered Mr Reyes was a though opponent. he did have respect for Mr Reyes.

@Reggiela-zc3cc

Жыл бұрын

I think Keith respected Efren but I doubt he was scared of him. Keith used to wear a T-shirt that said 'the world has the 8-ball'.

@user-tz9jh6pv2j

Жыл бұрын

@@Reggiela-zc3cc he was 100% scared

Call me littleman........ He woulda seen that poolstick flying at him.straight up.

They cheated with that foul call that could've changed the outcome! I'm glad my boy The Pearl put him in his place!

@seniorrider9337

Жыл бұрын

If that was a foul, Efren cut that 5 ball about 110 degrees!!! It was not a foul!

I used to watch these guys hustle eachother in the 80's. Keith had his comedy show, but Efrin's clan had their food. Where Efren went, the buffet came right behind him. Oh man those were the days. Good times.

That guy is the T-Rump of pool players!

WOW, I looked in the webster's dictionary "a$$hole" there was a picture of Mccready.

@rd4429

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, mccready, the arse - har-har-har!!!

@roannesarabia657

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahah😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💯💯💯💯💯💯😂😂😂😂😂

@zapazap

3 жыл бұрын

@MikeyMikethegamer0803 The asshole.

@dhonzowen681

3 жыл бұрын

yahh but when i look up on the GOOGLE engine.. for whom was the pool master in the world..well😅😅 MACCREADY NOT FOUND! BUT LOSS!😅😂😅 EFREN WINS AND still! 😅

@rouninroy

3 жыл бұрын

I actually Googled the word ass hole to look if it was true 🤔

"It's like a nightmare isn't?..it just keeps getting worse and worse doesn't it?" 😂😂😂😂😂

@loungydoc

Жыл бұрын

Lol that was awesome. Go mccready, you don’t win being humble

A Filipino is behind the voice 🤩🤩🤩

Reyes' break was his only weakness.

@lidefsomar5291

2 жыл бұрын

Watching him since i was young and that is so true.

Sheer psychological tactics. Keith got in GOAT's head completely. Pressure tactics.

@physicsguybrian

3 жыл бұрын

Tactics by a weak minded player needing an edge because he knew his skill alone could not beat Efren. If it weren't for some lucky flukes, some bad rolls, AND a bad foul call on Efren, McCready would NOT have won that match. He shamed the gamed. It should be won by pool skill alone.

@mayursatam7353

3 жыл бұрын

@@physicsguybrian indeed! He simply jumped onto the foul call, didn't care whether Efren is challenging or not... "I don't know, I'll take it anyway". Yuck!! 😖🤮... Simply went ahead with pocketing.

efren is the albert einstein and the michel jordan of billiards

I know nothing about billiards but I can tell the difference between a respectful gentleman and an unsportsman-like jerk.

@legendefrenreyes

Жыл бұрын

You got it.

He really is a master pool player. "Hope I'll win too, pls! "

Trashtalking in pool game? It's absurd.

that bs foul is what kept Reyes from a sure win✌

Good vid. I like how you narrated and have some explanations from time to time. You got my sub. I love watching Efren Reyes.

he change his name now;.notready

I sat through this to see Keith beat the Magician?????? Lol now that’s a heart breaker

Watching this guy playing just like watching manny pacquio shut their opponents mouth off.. Calm but dangerous.

This tournament was a shit talker's delight, McCreedy, Strickland, Siegel.

If he does that in a regular billiard hall, he'll be spitting with blood.

@legendefrenreyes

Жыл бұрын

absolutely 😊

@fordfrick4128

Жыл бұрын

Then you don’t know Keith!

Efren had his bad days...

If you want to be the best at anything, you have to deal with whatever comes your way, great players nevertheless, it was a lot fun watching this match. 👏

And not ONE person in the audience to say "McReady, shut yer yap or I'll break your jaw for you!" Unbelievable!

If you're running your mouth as a strategy to win the game then your fear of your opponent's talent is greater than your confidence in yours.

I love how both of them are puffing away on butts right at the table. I remember when America use to be free

@magarcia6873

3 жыл бұрын

It's not about being free, it's about disgusting second hand smoke!

@fugazifrog876

2 жыл бұрын

@johnson oney just watched Fallon get whooped by krystof,bummer. Kind of expected it. He's been playing well

Just found this video and damn. Even legends like Efren had to go through this kind of flop, like some of the missed shots are like 90% easy shot in his 40 y/o and up. Guess time really does made no one to someone.

In snooker, this kind of behaviour is not allowed. But pool is dominated by Americans. Reyes was the greatest class act in this sport.

That thick ass Filipino accent 😂😂😂 ayyee nothing but love ❤

Keith Mcready sure was a loud mouth punk playing against Efren Reyes here. 😡👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

I love how the soundtrack is Roundabout. Jojo Fan???

So where is McCready now and what was his contribution to the sport?

Keith McReady, Earl Strickland and Mike Sigel: that"s a whole lot of mouth right there.

Nagmura si Efren lol 😂

@sey3500

2 жыл бұрын

Sabe pusang ina

my idol is humble man since the begginings

3:36 McCready said, "I'll take that little FOUL". Meaning that he knows the ref made a mistake, but he'll accept the lucky opportunity.

@Duffyyy94

Жыл бұрын

I mean yes, it's the refs call and only his call.

@richo1234

Жыл бұрын

​@@Duffyyy94 yup. The subtitles in this vid are so bad🤦‍♂️

This is one I'd like to watch the whole thing.

10:25 why so quiet🤣🤣🤣

@Legend Efren Reyes Your videos are excellent! Thank you for capturing, and keeping alive, the wonderful world of billiards. This is a great channel! Thank you, sir.

I have been enjoying your videos. Thanks :)

Did they ever play again? Would love to see the match if they did

You are doing a great job with the channel

Suggestion lng pre, dont explain the shot before it happens we want to see it our self.. I kinda feel like your spoiling the shot before it begins or maybe its just me

@patrickimperial579

3 жыл бұрын

So what about for people who don't understand much of what is going on and don't know the rules of the game? How will they absorb the video if no info is being given to them? It's not a "spoiler" ksi itong video na toh luma na. This video is more of an analysis or breakdown of what happened in the game.

@tankuserjames7995

3 жыл бұрын

Ito ung totoong content kesa manood ka ng mga vlogs ng mga kababayan nating pare parehas lang naman ginagawa

This is one of the few times I've seen you post Efren LOSING. It was worth the watch for sure.

@legendefrenreyes

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Don't forget to subscribe!

"It's like a nightmare, isn't it? It just keeps getting worse and worse, doesn't it?"

02:15 good thing they don't know Tagalog hahah

@user-sc4mn2wx2r

3 жыл бұрын

Gago potangina😂

@DM-bs2oz

3 жыл бұрын

Gigil eh

@jerometurtoga6232

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahha lt amp

@rhummel2329

3 жыл бұрын

Lol had me rolling!!

@pinky-lz4np

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha lowkey

you got to give props with this guy. he's funny as hell, and knows how to press pinoys button without being punch in the face. lol pinoys will never get American sacasm unless you are a fil/am. lol but don't get me wrong, experiences like this makes underdogs Legends and that's what Efren Bata Reyes is, my Pinoy Billiards idol! :)

McCreedy WAS IN A MOVIE, he played the top horse in The Color Of Money with Tom Cruise and Paul Newman... His name was Grady or something like that, and he literally talked all kinds of shit for his part.... McCreedy IS A BADASS 9 ball player, you should watch some old matches between him and Earl, they both would play so effortlessly and so fast, like they didn't need to think or even aim.

It seemed to me he's under the influence of meth like substance during this match 🤣

@physicsguybrian

3 жыл бұрын

There is another match on youtube where McCready appears to be tweaking! He's managed to lose a few front side teeth, so has a bizarre looking bulldog overbite thing going on and is doing that mouth/lip flappy thing you see people without teeth doing and he is talking to himself. It is disturbing. So sad to see, what was once great potential, become such a washout. Perhaps had he been a humble and kind person, his future would have turned out better than a vague memory by only those really into pool that know enough history to have heard of him. Efren, on the other hand, is quite literally a legend and STILL going strong!

@mrloverman2.0

3 жыл бұрын

You're not wrong. Meth or cocaine. This was the time of Pablo Escobar empire growing..

@TruckPirate1

3 жыл бұрын

McCready had a serious problem with drugs and alcohol. I remember him and a few other player's BS ing one night and his remark to one comment was, he's at least $100,000 up his nose over time. That was over 20 years ago.

Thanks again for a great video

Hahahahaha he's clearly cheating if he isn't cheating he got no chance to Efren hahahaha

That kid's gotta sledgehammer break!! 😂😂😂😂

McCready was the Johnny Cage of pool players

Such actions of mc cready was actually an outlet for his nervousness while playing

@lukewalker1051

Жыл бұрын

Drug addict McCready has always been a tool.

McCready got lucky, he knows he's not better than Reyes.

@trueblu8

3 жыл бұрын

That's why after the match he said the gods were on his side this time.

No matter what sports u play, trash talkers are there

..but wheres Keith McCready now.. perhaps DEAD.. but EFREN was now on a pedestal being a humble billiard god

why do i keep hearing Conor McGregor saying "Who the fk is that guy?"

I'm not sure how intimidated Efren was at any point.

@jlobiafra

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm sure efren went through far worse gambling in the Phillipines, this was nothing

Now I understand why some games says that you can't talk to your opponents cause hot damn Mccready sure knows how to piss off someone but refreshing

In the Philippines when you play pool there are onlookers, so many distractions and pressure when you play pool here specifically for the bet games, EBR played mostly of his game in pressure.

Talking is a form of cheating in my book

Good thing he didnt insult him but called him my "little man"...you cant blame mcready for talking its the social pschology of pool hustlers in america at the time😂😂 ..the last trash talk though😒

Could just imagine the talking between him and Earl when they matched. LOL

wow this must be the oldest video of Efren Reyes on youtube "1988"

Sad we didn't get to see Earl rant.

M'cready won this match within talking and yelling so much i called him as non attitude psychotic bastard player and he losed with the king of trash talking in pool. E.Strickland..he thinks his the best psychologist player.Earl got him!!

@mayursatam7353

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see this match. Please share the link, Sir.

@raquelbiliran7693

3 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅

"THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME" of BILLIARDS. #EfrenTheMagicianReyes GOAT OF POOL! MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

I like that brief moment in the game when McCready was quiet like a church 🐁 mouse.He was like,Uh Oh,& in the end his BALLS came back.😛😆 lol

There was a small point in time when keith mccready was the best 9 ball player in the world.

Love Reyes but that clearly hit the 5 first. You can see it move first in the super slomo

@garrettmckuin7294

Жыл бұрын

No the five wouldn’t have come off at that sharp an angle if he had hit it first

Not a chance of having his teeth fixed. All so humble.

I like the tagline at the end where he plays Strickland. Somebody post that match. Love to see him tryin to mouth off like that to "the pearl". Ha ha