What is the Grand Slam Patch?
Players who participate in both 8-ball and 9-ball during a session are eligible to win a prestigious award: the Grand Slam Patch. Members of this elite group have demonstrated true skill by achieving an 8 on the Break, an 8 Break & Run, a 9 on the Break, and a 9 Break & Run during one regular session.
In recognition of their outstanding achievement, the APA of Pinellas County rewards these players with the Grand Slam Patch.
Congratulations to the following members of our Grand Slam Hall of Fame:
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Summer 2008
Jeff FeldmanSpring 2008
Jason JarrellBill VanBuren Hank Dowdell Fall 2007
Billy MilesCasey Merrell Richard Allen Christian Logan Justin Logan (2)* Hank Dowdell Graham Hawkins (2) Greg Dukelow Bill VanBuren Troy McCoy Summer 2007
Graham HawkinsMac Nielsen Casey Merrell Justin Logan (2) Spring 2007
Frank JaconoJustin Logan Greg Dukelow Jason Jarrell Fall 2006
Jason Jarrell (2)Justin Logan (2) Jamie Jarrell Dennis Jones Hank Dowdell Dan Gray Graham Hawkins Ronnie Barnett Summer 2006
Toby PerryDennis Jones Troy McCoy Bill Alter Richard Allen Steve Curtis Cristian Ionescu * 7-time winner ** All in one night |
Spring 2006
Greg Dukelow Dennis Jones (2) Richard Allen Scott Cummings Frank Jacono Steve Ryan Toby Perry Fall 2005
Frank Jacono Greg Dukelow Summer 2005
Troy McCoy **Russ Westerman Greg Dukelow Randy Smith Spring 2005
Steve RyanJustin Logan Mac Nielsen Fall 2004
Chris MillerTed Porter Spring 2004
Greg DukelowToby Perry Hugh Hutto Fall 2003
Dan Gray Frank Jacono Summer 2003
Paul LeCain Jr.Spring 2003
Dan GrayLarry Hunley Fall 2002
Russ WestermanSummer 2002
Tracy BellamyBuddy Folberth |
"Grand Master Slam"
Justin Logan currently holds the record for the most Grand Slam patches (8), and has earned the title, "Grand Master Slam."
Speed Slam
Earning a Grand Slam patch is hard work. Completing all four requirements in one night is ... well, damn near impossible.
Player Troy McCoy managed to accomplish the nearly impossible during the 2005 Summer Session when he made an 8 on the break, an 8 break & run, a 9 on the break and a 9 break & run during one evening of Masters Division league play.
Player Troy McCoy managed to accomplish the nearly impossible during the 2005 Summer Session when he made an 8 on the break, an 8 break & run, a 9 on the break and a 9 break & run during one evening of Masters Division league play.
What Happened to the
Summer of 2004?
Summer of 2004?
That missing session between Spring and Fall 2004 isn't an oversight: it illustrates how hard it is to become a member of the Grand Slam Hall of Fame.
None of our players earned a Grand Slam during the Summer of 2004.
None of our players earned a Grand Slam during the Summer of 2004.