“DJANGO” BUSTAMANTE: BCA HALL OF FAME

FRANCISCO “DJANGO” BUSTAMANTE whose world 9-ball feat in Doha, Qatar this year completed his status among best in the world, was named by the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Hall of Fame by the United States Billiard Media Association.

Actually, the pride of Puyat Sports was in shocked when he learn his latest achievements.

“Really? I’m still young!” Bustamante said. “Two things that I always dreamed of were to be world champion and to be in the Hall of Fame. This year both dreams came true. We all dream to be in the BCA Hall of Fame, so I am very happy today. We are heroes in the Philippines, but for the American people to recognize me like this makes me very proud.”

Bustamante is the second Filipino in the BCA Hall of Fame after Efren Reyes’ 2003 induction.

Also, in the Meritorious Service, Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart, founders of the American Poolplayers Association league system in 1979, were elected for induction. Bustamante, 46; Bell, 66; and Hubbart, 69, will be formally inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame on Oct. 21 during ceremonies in conjunction with the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship in Chesapeake, Virginia.

BY: MARLON BERNARDINO.