I'm 41, grew up playing with my Dad, who is now 74 and my Grandfather. He was a straight pool player from Missouri, usually called it 14-1.
My best run is 17.
My best run is 17.
That sentence sure threw me for a loop at first.
Wow, that must have been a surprise. I wouldn't have thought that would be legal even in Missouri! But I suppose it could be worse...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYlJH81dSiw
I'm My Own Grandpa - Ray Stevens (with family tree diagram)