George Balabushka (Russian: Григорий Антонович Балабушка Grigoriy Antonovich Balabushka; December 9, 1912 – December 5, 1975) was a Russian-born billiards (pool) cue maker, …

At Ellis Island, Gregory Balabushka became George Balabushka, and began his new life as an American. Balabushka spent his entire career working with wood, although he only made cues …

At Ellis Island, Gregory Balabushka became George Balabushka, and began his new life as an American. Balabushka spent his entire career working with wood, although he only made cues …

George Balabushka died in 1975, a tragic loss not just to his family and friends but to the billiards community as a whole. But his legend lives on in the many improvements he made to cue …

George Balabushka made arguablly the best playing custom cue of his era. His cues were used by champions, and were coveted by pool enthusiasts the world over. The list of players that …

May 4, 2018 · The cue sticks of George Balabushka are unequaled in history. Learn why and explore this fascinating man's legacy.

George Balabushka was a legendary figure in the world of pool, billiards, and snooker. Known as the Pool Cue Master, Balabushka was renowned for his skill in crafting high-quality cues that …

George Balabushka passed away in 1975, a profound loss not only for his family and friends but also for the entire billiards community. However, his legacy endures through the many …

George Balabushka was one of the most influential custom pool cue makers ever. Even though he passed away in the 70s, his innovative techniques and designs continued to inspire top …

George Balabushka was one of the most influential custom pool cue makers ever. Even though he passed away in the 70s, his innovative techniques and designs continued to inspire top …