Efren Reyes

Efren Reyes (born August 26, 1954), a Filipino, is considered to be one of the great and probably the best player of all time at the game of 9-ball (a variation on billiards). He is often called "The Magician" for having made some of the most spectacular shots ever seen in tournament play and also known by his nickname "Bata". He has won many of the most prestigious nine ball tournaments including multiple wins at the Sands Regency Open, the 1995 Pro Tour Championship, and the 2002 ESPN Challenge of Champions. He is also known for beating Earl Strickland, another of the best 9-ball players of all time, in the two day winner take all events known as the Color of Money I, and the Color of Money II.

Career Titles

• 2005 Derby City Classic Master Of The Table
• 2005 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour Stop
• 2005 Japan Open
• 2002 Challenge of Champions
• 2002 World Pool League Champion
• 2001 World Pool League Champion
• 2001 Color of Money II (Reyes vs Earl Strickland)
• 2001 Supreme Masters of Billiards
• 2000 U.S. Open One-Pocket Championship
• 1999 ESPN Ultimate 9-Ball Challenge
• 1999 Victor Chandler World Pool Championship
• 1999 Derby City Classic - One Pocket Championship
• 1999 Sands Regency Open 29 9-Ball Championship
• 1999 World 9-Ball Championship
• 1998 World 8-Ball Championship
• 1996 Sands Regency Open 9-Ball Championship
• 1996 The Color of Money 9-Ball Champion (Reyes vs Earl Strickland)
• 1996 PBT World 8-Ball Championship
• 1996 Legends 9-Ball Championship
• 1995 Sands Regency Open 21 9-Ball Championship
• 1995 PBT World 8 Ball Championship
• 1995 Pro Tour Championship 9-Ball
• 1994 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship
• 1992 International 8-Ball Classic
• 1992 World 9-Ball Open (Tokyo)
• 1990 World Cup (Taipei)
• 1986 Sands Regency 9-Ball Championship
• 1985 Sands Regency 9-Ball Championship