The purpose of the Billiard Congress of America stands to honor outstanding players of the international billiard community who thought their competitive career through skill and or dedication have enriched the billiard sport.
The BCA has two categories first, The greatest Players which is reserved for people who have competed professionally with a minimum of 20 years under their belts and have won at least one national or world cue sports title recognized but the BCA or another sanctioning body.
The second category is called The Meritorious Service which is reserved for people who have made lasting, memorable and important contributions to billiards, even though they may or may not have distinguished themselves as competitors.
The first person to be placed on in the BCA Hall of fame is Ralph Greenleaf. Ralph, was an American professional pool and carom billiards player who lived from 1899-1950. Ralph, was recognized for his charisma and natural showmanship, a twenty-time World Pocket Billiards Champion, whose dominated the sport during his heyday. Ralph won his first pocket billiard championship in 1919 and his last in 1937 and was inducted into the hall of fame in 1966.