Carl "Buster" Smith

Carl "Buster" Smith (1921 – 1992) was an eleven-time "Top Master" champion in pool checkers. He won from 1967 to 1992.[1]

Carl Smith (right) during the WC international draughts 1972 against Andris Andreiko.

He began in his native Chicago and was citywide champion by 17. He remained Chicago's best player until his death. He rarely played for money so made his living working for the post office.[2]

In 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1978 Carl Smith participated in the World Championships for the international draughts variant. His best achievement was a 5th place in 1976.

Web sources
  1. "American Pool Checkers". Archived from the original on 2011-08-11. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  2. Homan Square Pool Checkers & Chess Club of Chicago Archived July 12, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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