3. Originated during the 15th Century
The word “billiards” is French, deriving either from “billart”,
meaning stick, or “billie”, meaning ball.
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5. Tool used in early billiards was a club-like stick called a mace
In 1600’s, cue stick evolved from the mace and became the
standard
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9. Popularized by Irish Immigrant Michael Phelan
Contributions:
› Added diamonds to assist aiming
› Developed new table and cushion designs
› First American Billiard columnist