Kim Davenport


Kim Davenport is an American professional pocket billiards player, nicknamed "Kimmer".

Early days

Davenport started playing at age 10.

Professional career

He became a professional player in 1985.
Davenport is an originator of target pool.
Winner of 63 professional tournaments, Davenport has represented the United States as a three-time member and two-time captain of the Team USA at the Mosconi Cup.
He was also a member of the International Pool Tour,
Davenport has only limited vision in his right eye, the result of a golf accident at a local driving range on November 16, 2002. The setback came during a period in which Davenport had regained a spot in the men's top 10 rankings of the United States Professional Poolplayers Association. "I've been playing well", Davenport said. "But if I never get to play pool again, I've had 17 great years. It's just a. A nice sunny day that went dark."
Kim and wife Aida have one son and two grandchildren.
He and American champion Johnny Archer operated a pool room in Marietta, Georgia named the Marietta Billiard Club.
Davenport is a member of the BCA Hall of Fame.

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