![]() Reyes was born in Pampanga, Philippines, on August 26, 1954. In addition to pool, Reyes has played international billiards, specifically Balkline, One-cushion and Three-cushion. Reyes is nicknamed "The Magician"-for his ability on the pool table-and " Bata", to distinguish him from a fellow pool player by the same name. Reyes defeated American legend Earl Strickland in The Color of Money challenge match in 1996, in a winner-take-all prize of $100,000. ![]() Reyes also represented the Philippines at the World Cup of Pool, winning the event with his partner Francisco Bustamante in 20. Open 9-Ball Championship winner, a four-time Sands Regency 9-Ball Open winner, and a thirteen-time Derby City Classic winner. Among his numerous titles, Reyes is a WPA World Nine-ball Champion and WPA World Eight-ball Champion, a U.S. A winner of over 100 international titles, Reyes was the first player to win the WPA World Championships in two different pool disciplines. ![]() ![]() In 2003 he was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America's Hall of Fame. Efren Manalang Reyes OLD PLH (born August 26, 1954), popularly known by the nicknames " Bata" (English: "Kid") and " The Magician", is a Filipino professional pool player, who is widely regarded as the greatest pool player of all time. ![]()
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