Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," boasting over 11,000 lakes, which makes it a popular destination for fishing and water sports. The state is also home to the Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States, featuring over 500 stores and numerous attractions. Additionally, Minnesota has a rich cultural heritage, with significant influences from Native American tribes and Scandinavian settlers, evident in its festivals, cuisine, and art. Finally, the state is famous for its cold winters, with some areas experiencing temperatures that can drop below -30°F, making it one of the coldest states in the U.S.
'Minnesota Fats' was born on January 19, 1913.
Minnesota Fats was an American pool player of some note. ----- Minnesota Flats was a country band from the early 80's who won the Minnesota Music Award in '82 for Best Country Band. It consisted of Becky Reimer Thompson, Dan Lund, Jere Solinger, Chuck Atwood, and Kurt Werner.
Minnesota Fats is a fictional character from the Walter Tevis novel "The Hustler".
'Minnesota Fats' died at the age of 82 on January 15, 1996.
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Rudolf Walter Wanderone, Jr. died at the age of 82 (January 19, 1913 - January 15, 1996). He was an professional pool player, best known as "Minnesota Fats".
He had no children. He was married twice though.
Yes. He was a professional Billiard player.
Minnesota Fats was a fictional character in the books The Hustler and The Color of Money written by Walter Tevis. In the books, the characters real name was George Hegerman.
New York Fats adopted the name Minnesota Fats after the movie The Hustler came out in 1961 (the fictional movie character was the first Minnesota Fats). Although he played pool for many decades, he was never tied to any pool cue or table manufacturer. He often played against Willie Mosconi, who was paid to use Brunswick equipment. So, Fats used many cues in his life, but none has been recorded as his favorite and there was no manufacturer he was linked to.
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