MES Inspirational Leader, Cisero Murphy
(1935 – 1996)

Cisero Murphy, a dramatically dynamic individual – whose family ancestry dates back to the late nineteenth century – determined to diversify a sports area dedicated and dominated by Caucasians during the mid-twentieth century. This essential gentleman has repeatedly set records that are still intact today, in the twenty-first century.

Whether locally, nationally, or internationally, this man displayed the utmost professionalism during times of devastation derived from racial discrimination. Despite the dangerous deviations, he dissected his way through in life; he always found the directional path to overcome the odds.

His breakthrough ultimately paved the way for other diverse players and, essentially, women to partake in the pastime. As a result, and considered by many to be the “Jackie Robinson” of the billiards world, this iconic figure holds the record, dated March 6th, 1965, for being the ONLY Black World Title Winner and 1995 BCA Hall of Fame Inductee in Professional Billiards History.

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