In the final chapter of our conversation on Legends of the Cue, Jeanette “The Black Widow” Lee reflects on legacy, recognition, and what it all means after a life spent chasing excellence in pool. This episode shifts from the climb to the view from the top, as Jeanette shares her reaction to receiving the sport’s highest honors: induction into the WPBA and the Billiard Congress of America Halls of Fame.

She talks about what that moment meant to her personally, how she viewed the road that got her there, and the people and experiences that shaped her along the way. The conversation also explores the business side of her career, including the promotional instincts, league involvement, and long-term vision that helped her think beyond tournament wins and losses. Jeanette was never just playing matches — she was helping expand the reach of the game.

What makes this episode especially powerful is its reflective quality. Jeanette looks back on the coaches, mentors, competitors, and turning points that influenced her growth, while also speaking candidly about how she hopes to be remembered. There is gratitude here, but also honesty, humor, and the unmistakable fire that made her such a singular force in pool.

This closing episode is more than a look back at trophies and titles. It is about impact. Jeanette Lee changed how pool was seen, who it reached, and what a female star in cue sports could become. For longtime fans and new listeners alike, this is a fitting conclusion to an extraordinary conversation with one of the most important figures in billiards history.

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"Legends of the Cue" is a cue sports history podcast featuring interviews with Hall of Fame members, world champions, and influential figures from across the world of cue sports—including pocket billiards, snooker, and carom disciplines such as three-cushion billiards. We highlight the people, places, and moments that have shaped the game—celebrating iconic players, memorable events, historic venues, and the brands that helped define generations of play. With a focus on the positive spirit of the sport, our goal is to create a rich, engaging, and timeless archive of stories that fans can enjoy now and for years to come.

Co-hosted by WPA and BCA Hall of Fame member Allison Fisher and Mosconi Cup player and captain Mark Wilson, Legends of the Cue brings these stories to life—told in the voices of the game’s greatest figures.

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