Part 4 brings our remarkable conversation with George Ashby to a thoughtful and deeply satisfying close. In this final episode, George reflects on the later chapters of his billiard life: returning to the game, staying connected to three-cushion, remembering the great players and rooms of the past, and considering what it all meant.

There is something especially moving in hearing a master look back. George speaks with humility, humor, and honesty about still playing, still thinking about the game, and still carrying with him the lessons learned from a lifetime in cue sports. He shares memories of legendary players, unforgettable matches, and the extraordinary personalities who shaped the carom world in America and beyond. These recollections are more than anecdotes — they are oral history, preserved in exactly the spirit Legends of the Cue was created to honor.

This episode also reveals the character behind the champion. George’s warmth comes through in every answer. He is reflective without being sentimental, proud without ever sounding boastful, and generous in the way he credits others who influenced his life and game. As the conversation winds down, what remains is a portrait of a man who helped carry American three-cushion from one era into another while never losing sight of the joy, beauty, and mystery that drew him to the game in the first place.

If the earlier episodes tell us how George Ashby became a great player, this final chapter tells us why his story matters. It is about memory, legacy, and the enduring value of hearing these stories while the voices are still here to tell them.

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"Legends of the Cue" is a cue sports history podcast featuring interviews with Hall of Fame members, world champions, and influential figures from across the world of cue sports—including pocket billiards, snooker, and carom disciplines such as three-cushion billiards. We highlight the people, places, and moments that have shaped the game—celebrating iconic players, memorable events, historic venues, and the brands that helped define generations of play. With a focus on the positive spirit of the sport, our goal is to create a rich, engaging, and timeless archive of stories that fans can enjoy now and for years to come.

Co-hosted by WPA and BCA Hall of Fame member Allison Fisher and Mosconi Cup player and captain Mark Wilson, Legends of the Cue brings these stories to life—told in the voices of the game’s greatest figures.

Join Allison, Mark and Mike Gonzalez for “Legends of the Cue.”