Billiards Hall of Famer in Owensboro Sports by: Staff Posted: Jun 27, 2015 / 01:48 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 27, 2015 / 03:09 AM CDT Nick Varner was born in Owensboro before he traveled the world as a pool champion. Varner won eight world titles and two US Opens during his playing career. He was inducted into the Billiards Congress of America Hall of Fame in 1992. NBA Stats