Two-Year-Old Billiards Prodigy Dazzling Crowds with Pool Prowess

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Is "Mini sota" Fats Back?

Two-year-old billiards prodigy Keith O'Dell Jr. dazzling crowds with pool prowess

BY SAMUEL GOLDSMITH
DAILY NEWS WRITER

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Keith Sr., an avid player, thought his son was too young to enjoy it, but bought the table anyway. Keith Jr. opened it Christmas morning and surprised his parents when he started shooting on his own.

The O'Dells have no explanation for their son's success, but say he learned by watching his dad shoot 200 racks every night.

His parents say the boy's learning hasn't been limited to billiard games - pool is also teaching their son colors and how to count.

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