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Artifacts of Gene Cunningham/Illinois Pinball

By dudah

3 years ago


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Post #1 2020 photos of what’s left of Gene’s place. Posted by dudah (3 years ago)

Post #8 Dougram’s first installment of their part of Gene’s story. Posted by dougram69 (3 years ago)

Post #14 Dougram part 2 Posted by dougram69 (3 years ago)

Post #19 Link to an article about the history of Big Bang Bar. Posted by WODKA (3 years ago)

Post #28 Dougram part 3- some inventory arrives. Posted by dougram69 (3 years ago)

Post #83 Link to TOPcast episode 11, interview with Gene. Posted by wallybgood (3 years ago)

Post #87 Dougram part 5- musing about Atlas memories. Posted by dougram69 (3 years ago)


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#567 3 years ago
Quoted from HighVoltage:

Yes, that's exactly what the post says too, it was just mixed in with discussion about stuff that came from Gene.
That picture goes with this caption, I'll move it to make it more obvious.

I found these in an email I sent to my sister-in-law who does graphic design work. So weird planetary would take that down. If I find anything else I'll post it. I thought i had a shot of all the funhouse playfields

Thanks to all who've been posting in this thread. I love history, especially anything about pinball. In 2002 fresh outta college a listing popped up for a T2 machine locally and I was determined to get it until I started doing research & realized that Williams had shut down... then I started to think about parts, and who controlled what was left of them. I had no experience w/ repairs or electronics... I backed out and gave up on pinball. After reading this thread I'm sort of glad I did. I had no idea about Allentown, Expo, RGP etc I was just a casual fan that played during my summer vacations. I didn't get hooked again until 2012/2013 and now have a couple games T2 being one of them for nostalgia alone.

its interesting to hear about all of the people involved with trying to secure the Williams rights and I think it would make a great documentary. Does anyone know where Neil Nicastro is now and if he's commented about the closure of Williams ever since? The last article I could find was about him resigning from Midway in 2004. I know Roger Sharpe has said on podcasts that he wanted to bid on the rights back then too.

Also Hilton can you make those videos you posted public again? they won't load or play at the moment.

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#571 3 years ago
Quoted from chad:

That sucks Rick made you take them down, ? Was there any reason ?? Glad I was able to see them. Thank you for posting.

Yeah, what did the videos show?

#574 3 years ago
Quoted from Flowst:

I wish they would make this into a documentary. It would be interesting to even non pinball enthusiasts.
I realize there are differing viewpoints on this topic, but it could be handled with tact. You guys have so much knowledge and experience with this situation.
Thank you all for sharing your stories.

Absolutely... the real question is would everyone involved that can share their stories cooperate and contribute or just refuse to share any info on camera?

#578 3 years ago
Quoted from yancy:

But seriously, if Hilton didn't take them down, Rick would just move up the chain to Robin. Once I posted a joke promo for a Deeproot Goonies game. Big Shot Bob wasn't happy, so down it came. Robin's response was "sorry, we got takedowns from Deeproot legal and I'm not looking to get into legal issues with them."

Didn’t “Bob” leave pinside? And I don’t get it if it’s a tour of a collection of games what’s the big deal? Pictures are ok but videos are a no no?

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