John Gregory Horgan, Jr.

Place: Elmira

Born: 1866

Death: 1921

Biography:

John Gregory Horgan, Jr., nicknamed 'the Banker', was an American professional player of pocket billiards and three-cushion billiards. He was born in Elmira, New York, the son of John G. Horgan, Sr. Horgan became the 1906 world champion in pocket billiards (straight pool) by beating Tommy Hueston. He became the world three-cushion billiards champion and holder of the Lambert Emblem trophy in 1912 by beating Joe Carney, a title he lost to Alfredo de Oro in 1914. Horgan, who moved to the West Coast around 1891, died in San Francisco following a sudden illness and operation. He was survived by three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Richardson, Letitia Horgan, Mrs. W. H. McGraw, and brothers Edward D. Horgan and George W. Horgan.