OPENING LETTER

As we celebrate the remarkable 75th Anniversary of the Billiard Congress of America, we also commemorate a milestone in my professional journey: my promotion to CEO of the Billiard Congress of America. While, it is still very awkward for me to say, “BCA CEO Shane Tyree” out loud, it is truly an honor. I am humbled to be able to lead this association and steer it towards a new horizon as we set the stage for the association’s next 75 years.

In this edition, we look back at the remarkable legacy of the Billiard Congress of America. With 75 years of unparalleled dedication to the sport and industry, we will take a closer look at the history of your association, broken down into 25year increments. We sit down with a preeminent historian of the sport, Billiards Digest’s Mike Panozzo. And we profile all BCA Directors as we attempt to read the Magic 8-Ball for the Billiard Congress of America’s next 75 years.

We hope by exploring our history it will help inspire and prepare you to envision our sport and industry’s next 75 years. Together with our passionate Board of Directors, staff and extended volunteer network, we will forge new paths, develop new initiatives, and foster an inclusive environment that welcomes aspiring players, seasoned professionals, and everyone in between.

I firmly believe that this diamond anniversary serves as a poignant reminder of the power of unity. It is through collaboration, cooperation, and a shared love for the game and industry that we can achieve greatness. I invite each of you to join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone, as we honor the legacy of the BCA and chart an inspiring course for our future.

Together, let’s embrace the rich heritage of cue sports in America and embark on a collective journey of growth, unity, and success to propel the sport, the industry and the association’s success for another 75 years.