Running The Table: The Legend Of Kid Delicious The Last Great American Pool Hustler

Biography & Memoir Sport & Recreation

Running The Table: The Legend of Kid Delicious – The Last Great American Pool Hustler by L. Jon Wertheim is a lively nonfiction biography that chronicles the rise, exploits, and enduring myth of one of pool’s most colorful characters. Wertheim blends sports history with personal storytelling, offering insight into the world of competitive billiards and the culture of hustling that surrounded the enigmatic Kid Delicious.

The narrative follows the young prodigy’s early fascination with cues, his daring road trips, and the high‑stakes games that cemented his reputation across America’s pool halls. Readers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at the strategies, personalities, and the gritty lifestyle that defined an era of American pool, making the book appealing to teens, young adults, and seasoned sports enthusiasts alike.

This hardcover edition includes its original dust jacket and arrives in very good condition, with a tight binding, no writing or dog‑ears, and a smoke‑free home provenance. It’s a solid addition for collectors of sports biographies, true‑story collections, or anyone drawn to the colorful world of billiards.