1998 Rank: 19
1998 Points: 280
1998 Tournament Winnings: $11,170.00
1998 Bonus Money: $6,000.00
1998 Total Winnings: $17,170.00

Mesa, AZ
March 1, 1956, Austin, TX
Sponsors: Pool & Billiard Magazine, Slix Billiard Gloves, SWOL, World Registry Rating System.

While 1998 may have been “The Rocket’s” first year on the Camel Pro Billiards Series, the veteran pool player is no rookie. Griffis missed two early tournaments, but finished high in the money at four other contests-with a high finish of fourth in Nashville-to edge out Gerry Watson for the 19th ranking. Griffis started playing in his early teens when he’d hit balls after football practice. He served in the Air Force for four years, and rediscovered billiards at age 34 when he began playing professionally.

Griffis and his wife, Kirsten, have two daughters. He enjoys basketball, chess, video games and his kids when he is away from the game.

Other Major Titles:
1997, ESPN Ultimate 9-Ball; 1990, Pro Championship.

1999 Match History