User talk:Fuhghettaboutit/Maurice Daly

Maurice Daly (1849 – June 29, 1932 ), sometimes called "The Father of Balkline", was a top player of carom billiards during his era. Born in Manhattan, Daly was

Daly became American cushion caroms champion in 1883.

About a year before his death, at 82 Daly took a post as instructor at The New York Athletic Club and had informed the National Billiard Association that he wanted to be among the contestants if any cushion carom or "red ball" tournaments were held. (same cite--he converted Hoppe from a pocket billiardist into a balkline player.) hmmm Cite lists 83 but clearly 82 since died a little over a year later

Death
Daly died on June 29, 1932 at the home of his daughter, Alicea O'Gorman in Pelham, New York. of "complications of ailments." He was survived by her and a son, Maurice Daly, Jr.