Allison Fisher shares a personal announcement: her Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and her decision to retire from competitive pool. In this special episode of Legends of the Cue, Allison joins fellow host Mike Gonzalez for an honest, emotional conversation about change, family, and her enduring love for the game.

Diagnosed in July 2025, Allison opens up about the symptoms that led her to seek answers, the shock of receiving the news, and the private challenges behind her absence from tournament play. She reflects on the grief of stepping away from competition after four decades and the support of her partner, Dee, her mother, and close friends as she begins a new chapter.

Then comes the story behind an unforgettable farewell. Allison revisits her final competitive event in Jacksonville, where she partnered with Jesus Atencio to win The Predator Pro Billiards Series Jax Mixed Doubles Open gold and earned bronze in the women’s World Nine Ball Championship. With most spectators unaware of her diagnosis, every match carried a significance they could not see. From a surprise arrival by Dee to the joy of standing on the podium, Allison reveals what those moments truly meant.

There is laughter here, too: friendships, fierce rivalries, and the shared experiences that make the billiards community feel like family.

Allison also discusses finding connection with others living with Parkinson’s, her hopes for raising awareness, and why teaching, commentary, and preserving cue sports history through this podcast remain central to her life.

Her competitive career has ended, but her involvement in pool continues with purpose, gratitude, and plenty of stories still to tell.

Listen as one of the sport’s greatest champions shares this news in her own words, thanks the fans and sponsors who have supported her, and looks ahead to what comes next, both within the game she loves and beyond the tournament arena.

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"Legends of the Cue" is a cue sports history podcast featuring interviews with 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.

Join Allison, Mark and Mike Gonzalez for “Legends of the Cue.”