I read somewhere that he nearly beat the world champion at the age of 8 or 9... I can't find the reference online, but if anyone can, please add to the article. --Jperlin 22:46, May 20, 2005 (UTC)
== Willie ==
I do not believe that Willie Mosconi at eight years of age nearly beat the world champion. I do believe that he played an exhibition match at eight against a reigning champion, possibly a Mr. Arthur Greenleaf, who after the match said that he had no hesitation in predicting that Willie would be world champion himself one day.