2004 BCA Hall of Fame Ballots

2004 BCA Hall of Fame Ballots Actor Jerry Orbach scheduled to attend ceremony to honor inductees The Billiard Congress of America is pleased to announce the candidates for the 2004 BCA Hall of Fame ballots. Nominated in the Greatest Players category are:Allen HopkinsEwa Mataya LauranceEarl Strickland Nominated in the Meritorious Service category are:George Balabushka (legendary cue maker)Terry Bell & Larry Hubbart (founders of the American Poolplayers Association)Maurice Daly (billiard player, instructor and promoter) BCA President Skip Nemecek said, "We are particularly pleased with this year's ballot. All candidates have distinguished themselves through their sustained outstanding play or by their major contributions to the sport and the industry. I know that when I receive my ballots, voting will not be easy." The Induction Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at the Las Vegas Hilton. Actor Jerry Orbach, star of NBC's Law & Order, will be the BCA's special guest to help the industry honor the 2004 inductees. "Everyone is invited to attend this spectacular event," said BCA Executive Director Stephen Ducoff. "The ceremony gives people a chance to meet the legends of billiards, get their autographs and perhaps hear a great billiard story or two." All BCA Business Members will receive their ballots at the end of December, with completed ballots due by the end of January 2004. The Greatest Players ballot will be separate from the Meritorious Service ballot. BCA Business Members may vote for no more than one candidate on each ballot. The 2004 inductees will be announced in February 2004. Tickets for the Induction Ceremony are available now from the BCA for $35 each. For details on the event and to order tickets online at the BCA website and look for the Hall of Fame link on the home page. Detailed information on each Hall of Fame candidate is also available on the BCA website. Media Contact: Amy Long, Director of Marketing & Business Development719.264.8300 x104 amy-long@bca-pool.com Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news from the sport of billiards and pool.

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