Utley Jim Puckett (April 7, 1911 – June 22, 1992) was an American professional pool player.
During the 1970s, Utley Puckett frequented The Golden Nugget pool hall on W. Seventh Street in Fort Worth, Texas, run by Gary Cecora.
He always had a ready smile and a fresh quip for everyone, from oldtime pool players like Magnolia Red (J.R. Richardson) to any guy just in off the street.
Puckett befriended and offered playing tips to many up and coming players like Robert Newkirk and Frank "Bird" Thompson.
You could always find him at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas hustling the bars and pool rooms along with other players like Allen Ailshie and Mexican Johnny during the 70s.