The Hall of Fame

Honoring the legends, leaders, and champions who have dedicated their lives to the sport of billiards.

A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

The American CueSports Alliance Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the game. Whether through unmatched skill at the table, tireless dedication as a league operator, or visionary leadership behind the scenes, these inductees embody the spirit and integrity of the American CueSports Alliance.

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Photo: from L to R Nikki Dickson (TX)—Granddaughter of W.C. Dixon; Lee White (Idaho ACS); Tom Fankhauser (ACS Head Referee—IL). Not shown: Jamey Bowman (IL)
Photo: from L to R Nikki Dickson (TX)—Granddaughter of W.C. Dixon; Lee White (Idaho ACS); Tom Fankhauser (ACS Head Referee—IL). Not shown: Jamey Bowman (IL)

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

WC DIXON Founding Member

Original 2004 formation member, first elected Vice-President, ACS Head Referee, Former ACS Texas Pres, 16 years of ACS Service (Retired).

Tom Fankhauser REFEREE

Nationally ACS Certified Referee 2004, Promoted to Senior Ref 2009, Currently ACS Head Referee, and works many events throughout the year for ACS Nationals, ACS Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, also works VNEA & CSI events.

LEE WHITE League Operator

Original AZ League Operator from beginning of ACS in 2004, ACS Member for two decades, current League Operator for Idaho, member of the Idaho ACS State Association.

JAMEY BOWMAN Contributor

(IL) - Five-time ACS Midwest Advanced Singles Champion 2016-2018, 2020 & 2022; 20-year ACS Member.

Contributions covering the first 20 years of the ACS

Top Row (L-R) Julie Ann Mitchell, Dwaine Bowman, Shannon Benson, Randy Goettlicher, Dan Taylor, Pat McMullan Bottom Row (L-R) Cecil Messer, John Lewis, Tom Rossman, Shannon Lynde Not Pictured: Ray Lambotte (deceased), Gary Benson (deceased), Ted Harms (absent), Sandra Chamberlain (absent)
Top Row (L-R) Julie Ann Mitchell, Dwaine Bowman, Shannon Benson, Randy Goettlicher, Dan Taylor, Pat McMullan Bottom Row (L-R) Cecil Messer, John Lewis, Tom Rossman, Shannon Lynde Not Pictured: Ray Lambotte (deceased), Gary Benson (deceased), Ted Harms (absent), Sandra Chamberlain (absent)

Cecil Messer Founding Member

Hosted and Chairman of foundation meeting Mar 2004, First ACS Pres, ACS Dir of Referees 2004 to present, Prior ACS President, Player for over 60 years.

Julie Ann Mitchell FOUNDING MEMBER

Initial 2004 member of forming ACS, Exec Bd ACS Sec, League affiliation member 20yrs, Pres ACS Indiana 20yrs, Exec Bd Member Secretary ACS Illinois, ACS Senior Referee, League Operator 30 years, Player for over 30 years.

DAN TAYLOR ADMINISTRATION

ACS supporter since 2004, currently ACS Exec Bd Treasurer, Pres of ACS Illinois, Bd member ACS Indiana, First Referee of the year 1998, Winner of various Master Championships, Divisional League Operator, Player 30+ years.

SHANNON LYNDE REFEREE

Nationally Certified Referee 2001, Supporter ACS 2004 to present, Referee Committee member, Currently ACS National Head Referee, Floor Trainer of new referee candidates, rules and regulations contributor.

SANDRA CHAMBERLAIN VENDOR/SPONSOR/CONTRIBUTOR

Pool Player 40+ yrs, League Director, Tournament organizer and promoter, ACS Board member, Former ACS VP (Exec Bd), ACS Oklahoma organizer, ACS National Mini Tourn Director, VNEA Mbr, ACS Supporter from 2004 to present.

JOHN LEWIS FOUNDING MEMBER

Wrote ACS by-laws 2004, 18 years ACS Exec Dir, 45+ yrs billiard experience, Integral to growing various ACS State and ACS Midwest Championships, Player for over 50 years, ACS Master Champion.

Dwaine Bowman FOUNDING MEMBER

Original 2004 ACS member, First ACS Tourn Com Chairman, ACS supporter 20 yrs, ACS Iowa BD Member, Many Master Championships. Player for over 60 years.

PAT MCMULLAN PLAYER/LEAGUE OPERATOR

ACS player since 2024, ACS Referee 2004-2014, ACS Ind Bd & ACS Illinois Bd Member, On Staff for ACS First National 9-Ball, 20-year ACS supporter.

GARY BENSON VENDOR/SPONSOR/CONTRIBUTOR

Player, League Operator, Tournament Director, Pool Table Supplier, Vendor Owner/Operator High Country, Supplied Tables and Tournament Direction to all ACS Nationals 2004 until passing in 2019. Vietnam Vet.

TED HARMS FOUNDING MEMBER

Initial member of forming ACS/CCS, appointed to Exec Bd 2004 to present, creator of ACS/CCS Player Rankings, President CCS, Player for over 40 years BCA/ACS/CCS.

RAY LAMBOTTE ADMINISTRATION

ACS 2004 supporter, First ACS Treasurer, League operator, ACS Head Referee, Former ACS Illinois President (Deceased).

Randy Goettlicher INSTRUCTOR

Promoter of Pool 65yrs, created largest BCA Lg in U.S., 1st VNEA Texas & 1st APA Texas Leagues, Co-founded Cue-Tech Pool School 1982, Created Texas Express, Trained instructors in China, ACS Instructor & ACS Hall Of Fame Committee Chairman, Author.

Tom Rossman VENDOR/SPONSOR/CONTRIBTOR

Pool Player of over 50+ yrs, Artistic World Champion, ACS Supporter and Entertainer from 2004 to present, A Worldwide Ambassador of Pool, Member of Trick Shot Ministries, Author, Retired from competition, BCA Hall of Fame

Submit a Nomination

Do you know someone whose contributions to the American CueSports Alliance deserve permanent recognition? The Board of Directors accepts nominations annually. Contact us to learn more about the criteria and submission process.