Historical info about Table Shuffleboard, along with flashback memories of great players.
Darrol Nelson, accepting his first place Pro Singles plaque from Shuffleboard Federation Co-Founder, Phil Skover, at the inaugural North American Shuffleboard Championships, in 1990.
Darrol was considered by many people in the #TableShuffleboard community to be the best singles player in the history of the game.
This was the first of Darrol’s six NASC Pro Singles titles, a record he shares with Bill Melton. No other player has won more than three.
One week from today I will be on my way to Oregon to attend the celebration of life ceremony for my old friend, Darrol Nelson. When the subject is Table Shuffleboard Legends, one immediately thinks of the great Darrol Nelson, often referred to as the Tiger Woods of Table Shuffleboard. Here’s a picture of Darrol and fellow legendary Hall of Famer, Glen Davidson. It was an honor to have played with those two guys. I’m grateful to have to have had the opportunity to learn from both of them. This picture was taken in 1990, at the first North American Shuffleboard Championships, which was held at the Sahara hotel, in Las Vegas. The Tournament moved to the Sands Regency, in Reno, the following year and has been there ever since.
Table Shuffleboard Legends are an integral part of the rich history of the North American Shuffleboard Championships. The NASC Pro Singles is the most coveted title in the sport. In addition to being the most prestigious shuffleboard tournament for pro players, the NASC has also hosted the Hall of Fame inductions for many of the game’s best players. Among the most recent induction ceremonies was the one in 2018 for world #1, Mike Taylor, who was the 37th TSA Hall of Fame. Mike has thrilled us many times over the years with his amazing shot making. See him in action against David Williams, Jr. in one of the best matches you’ll ever see, from the 2018 NASC. Taylor won the NASC Pro Singles for the second time in 2021, making him one of six people who have won the event more than once. He, along with everyone else has a monumental challenge in front of him as he attempts to catch or surpass Darrol Nelson and Bill Melton, each of whom won the event 6 times!
The start of NASC XXX is only ten weeks from tonight! The evening of Friday, 10/25, includes the Champions Dinner, and the draft and auction for the Pro/Am Draft Team Event. So, it seems appropriate to review this blast from the past video of the 2011 NASC, along with some pictures from previous Champions Dinners, and Harrah’s Steak House.
This was the year that Sol died. It was a great honor for all of us to have his son, Bruce, make the Sol Lipkin Award presentation to Lorraine. Prior to the presentation, there were some great stories and hilarious moments as numerous people paid tribute to Lorraine, a most deserving recipient of The Shuffleboard Federation’s highest honor.
Here are some great pictures from the 2002 Houston Holiday Open.
Both David Williams Jr. & Jim Payne know what it’s like to win with a lead, and pull out a win from behind. The strategy & shotmaking in this match are historic.
Announcers: Eddie M Villarreal & Marcus Zepeda
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Two of the best young #TableShuffleboard pros, battling it out in the Pro Singles event at the 2018 North American Shuffleboard Championships.
Click Here To Watch: David Dickerson, Jr. vs Marcus Zepeda
At the 2017 North American Shuffleboard Championships, I interviewed a dozen or so pros in an informal setting, while I enjoyed one of my favorite pastimes, a great cigar.
This first segment includes recently deceased #TableShuffleboard legend, David Williams, and Karl Spickelmier.
