In this final installment of our four-part “Legends of the Cue” series with Hall of Fame great LoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown, we celebrate the laughter, the triumphs, and the unforgettable memories that define her remarkable life and career.

LoreeJon takes us behind the scenes of her hiatus from the game to focus on family, sharing how raising her children, caddying for her son on the golf course, and bonding with her daughter over horses became her “therapy” away from the table. We follow her inspiring return to competitive play in 2017, capped by a stunning win at the Super Billiards Expo, and hear her reflections on what it means to compete, persevere, and sometimes rely on a little luck.

The conversation turns lighthearted as LoreeJon recalls the camaraderie and hijinks that made life on tour so memorable—from “basketball with spit bubbles” on airplanes, to cake fights in hotel rooms, to accidentally driving off in the wrong rental car. These stories, told with humor and affection, capture the unique sisterhood of the women’s professional tour.

We also revisit LoreeJon’s proudest moments: her inductions into the BCA Hall of Fame (2002), WPBA Hall of Fame (2008), and most recently the Polish-American Hall of Fame (2022), each honoring not only her extraordinary accomplishments but also her enduring legacy in the sport. LoreeJon shares her excitement for the upcoming Cue Queens documentary, which aims to spotlight the history and future of women in pool.

Finally, in our closing “three questions,” LoreeJon reflects on the one shot she’d love to take back, what she’s learned about time and perspective, and how she hopes to be remembered—as a kind, strong, and family-centered woman who never gave up.

It’s the perfect bow on a legendary career and a heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss.

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"Legends of the Cue" is a pool history podcast featuring interviews with Pool Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around pocket billiards. We also plan to highlight memorable pool brands, events and venues. Focusing on the positive aspects of the sport, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by WPA and BCA Hall of Fame member Allison Fisher, Mosconi Cup player and captain Mark Wilson, our podcast focuses on telling the life stories of pool's greatest, in their voices. Join Allison, Mark and Mike Gonzalez for “Legends of the Cue.”