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American pool player
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Female
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30 May 1956(Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Robin Bell Dodson (born 30 May 1956) is a former professional billiards player from Omaha, Nebraska, US.
Early life and career
Dodson started learning billiards from the age of 12. She won the California Women's State Championships at the age of 16 and continued to win for the next two consecutive years. After a long break, she began to play again in 1984. Between 1985 and 1991, she won various major tournaments, including the National Championships and the WPA World 9-Ball Championships. She was inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame in 2005.
Personal life
Dodson is married with three sons, including actor and musician Drake Bell.
Dodson is a born again Christian. She has struggled with drug addiction including heroin. She received her GED in 2001.
Awards
- 1991: Player of the Year
- 2005: BCA Hall of Fame
- 2009: WPBA Hall of Fame
Achievements
- 1972: California Women's Champion
- 1973: California Women's Champion
- 1974: California Women's Champion
- 1989: BCA National Championships
- 1990: WPA World 9-Ball Championships
- 1991: WPA World 9-Ball Championships