John Gregory Horgan Jr. (1866 – June 24, 1921), nicknamed "the Banker", was an American professional player of pocket billiards and three-cushion billiards.
Biography Horgan was born in Elmira, New York, the son of John G. Horgan Sr. He became the 1906 world champion in pocket billiards (straight pool) by beating Tommy HuestonHistory of Pool 1900-1910 at charlesursitti.com He became the world three-cushion billiards champion and holder of the Lambert Emblem trophyBilliards and Pool New York Times 1 December 1912 in 1912 by beating Joe Carney, Three-Cushion Billiard Title New York Times 3 November 1913 a title he lost to Alfredo de Oro in 1914.
Horgan, who moved to the West Coast around 1891, died in San Francisco, California, following a sudden illness and operation. Horace Lerch, one of his close friends, eulogized him in the Buffalo Courier-Express –
He was survived by three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Richardson, Letitia Horgan, Mrs. W. H. McGraw, and brothers Edward D. Horgan and George W. Horgan.
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