Jimmy White is the most famous snooker player in the world. Jimmy White was born in Balham, London. He has won 30 professional titles. He is known for his flamboyant style and his great natural talent. His achievements have taken him to the top of the sport across many countries.
He was part of England's World Cup Team in 1988 and won the English Amateur Championships in 1979. He won the World Doubles Championship in tandem with Alex Higgins. He is known for his humor and sportsmanship, which has earned him the reputation of a funny after-dinner speaker. Apart from his skills at snooker, he is also an avid conservationist. As such, he is an animal lover who has worked with award-winning documentary groups.
Jimmy White started his professional career as a golfer in the 1980s. He reached the final of both the British Open, and the Masters. He was a highly successful player in his early career and remained within the top eight throughout his entire career. His fortunes started to plummet in the 1990s. He wasn't able repeat his success in the past but has maintained his place on the main tour for the second season.
Jimmy White made a name for himself as an underdog. White, who was known for his flamboyant style as well as his unflinching determination to win, was an underdog player. His 1999 world semi-final was one of his finest moments.
He didn't lose a single frame in his two first qualifying matches. He lost in the deciding frames to Matthew Selt and Xiao Guodong in his first two qualifying matches. He continued to show good performances throughout the year, despite the setbacks.
He won three matches in full-ranking events during the 2014/15 season. However, he lost to Barry Hawkins in the International Championship, ending his season in disappointment. He finished eighth, just one place below the top 64.
Jimmy White was the youngest ever to win the ranking tournament the following season. He defeated Mark Selby (Stephen Hendry), David Morris (David Morris) and Mark Selby (Mark Selby). He was able secure his spot in the top 64 professional ranks with his win.
Jimmy White is the star and host of BBC2's docu-series Gods Of Snooker. He is a fan favorite, and is well-known to snooker fans around the world. When he's playing, he divides his free time between snooker as well as public speaking. He is often called upon to host corporate events and awards ceremonies.
Jimmy White made the most out of his opportunity to travel to China, having fought for his position in the top 64. In an effort to be in the top 64 again, he qualified for International Championship. He became the second overall player with a maximum break at the tournament.