The crutch or granny stick as it is called, how did it come about and who invented it and when?

Question

I know it has been very helpful for me since I am so short.

Answer 1

I'm kind of short too, so the bridge is a tool I use a LOT! :)  

I can't find who invented it or when, but I did find a reference to the "rest", as it was called back then, in the early 1800's.

Answer 2

Do not know the answer to this question......but thanks for using the term "Granny".....an old school term that some of the young guns always look at me weird when I use it....glad to see that someone out there still uses it.....good luck on the question.....I am like Johnny, not much control......always remember a tip someone gave me....."stay behind the 50 yard line(side pocket) with the cue ball".......although a little longer, it avoids using the bridge when it gets on the other side of the side pocket.....good luck with your question!

Answer 3

The three stooges back in the day.

Answer 4

Also called a rake Tech term mech bridge its just a shooting aid as for origin ??let me ck on that i didnt read all the question