Trivia

Three time winner of the World Snooker Championship in 1969, 1971 and 1977.

First snooker player to make a maximum 147 break in competition at the Holsten Lager International, in January 1979. This was not recognised as an official maximum as the event used non-templated tables.

His partner during his final 15 years was Jean Shepherd.

One of five children.

One of the earliest (if not first) to be known for his exceptional cue power, during an era when cloths were not as fast as the superfine fabrics of the modern game.

First known professional snooker player to use a two piece cue (which was made in Japan) when cues were traditionally made from a single piece of timber.