According to Etta, her biological father was Rudolf Wanderone, “Minnesota Fats,” a professional billiards player, who was the son of Swiss parents, Rudolf/Rudolph Walter. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The widow of billiards legend Minnesota Fats said Tuesday her husband always denied that he was the father of singer Etta James. James died last week.
Who Was Etta James Father
Despite the fact that her father has never been identified, James speculated that she was the daughter of pool player Rudolf “Minnesota Fats” Wanderone, whom she briefly.