Cyrille Dion (March 1, 1843 – October 2, 1878), sometimes called "the Bismarck of Billiards", was a top player of both carom billiards and pool (pocket billiards) during his era.
Hailing from Montreal, Dion was champion of Canada in 1865.
He won the last American four-ball billiards championship, held in 1873.
After three-ball billiards came into vogue, he won the world championship at straight rail in 1875, and three years later, the first Championship of America at pool in 1878.
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