Monroe, NY
Just 6 years ago playing pinball in NYC was just like everywhere else almost nonexistent.
Then cam Al Pinaholic, and Jon with Reciprocal Skateboards each fledgling operators with the love of Pinball and wanting it to grow again.
Soon Chris Medina with his Pinball NYC league appeared and before long these three individuals separate, but with equal desires for the hobby to return to the masses, made Pinball grow in the city at a phenomenal rate.
These three were the godfathers of the resurgence of Pinball in NYC which led to places like Modern Pinball and all of the media coverage on Pinball that has taken place here in NYC (Which also carries throughout the country).
The loss of Reciprocal is not just a loss for NYC its a loss for Pinball as well.
In the History of the resurgence of Pinball in NYC reciprocal must be noted.
Jon not only offered Pinball to the Youth but he kept the games at 25 cents against the wishes of local operators so that the kids could afford to play.
Reciprocal held PAPA tournaments during the bludgeoning rebirth of tournament play.
Reciprocal was the first to get media coverage on Pinball in the city since I believe the 90s.
Reciprocal also harkened back to the days where NYC was gritty yet was unique and had charm
before it became just another large middle American shopping Mall.
I describe Reciprocal as the C.B.G.Bs of Skateboards and Pinball with Heart.
So now another NYC Icon is gone along with another unique Pinball venue.
Jon still operates Pinball at Jackbar so in that the spirit of Reciprocal Skateboards still Lives.
Just a few Pics
Jon, Myself setting up and Jersey Jack who came in person to Reciprocal to deliver a very early WOZ the 2nd in NYC.
Just some of the players that could be found at a Reciprocal event.
