Nick Varner
Nick Varner (born May 15, 1948, in Owensboro, Kentucky) is an American professional pool player who was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in 1992.A cliché given to Varner was "Speak softly and carry a big stick" because of the way he conducted himself as well as his competitive endeavors.The same year he won the PBA World 9-Ball Championship, after a momentous hill-hill final against Grady Mathews.Varner is also an author, a video personality, a pool room proprietor, a manufacturer's representative, and an exhibition player.Nick is starring in the upcoming billiard movie, "The Tale of Texas Pool", set to be released on December 25, 2024.