Jimmy ‘Whirlwind ‘White He celebrated his 322nd year as a professional to be eligible for the European Masters later in the month. The six-time world finalist has continued a remarkable 42 years of service.
White, now 60, celebrates his latest century 47 years after he made his first ton in Tooting as a teenager.
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“By the time I was 13 years old, I had made a century and taken money from everyone in every place that I played.”
White’s landmark break came 42 years after his first professional century. It was a 104 win against a close friend. Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins In the 16th round of the 1980 Canadian Open, he won the World Amateur Championship.
The three-time World Senior Champion’s century was his first win since last years’ British Open. This justifies his extended status on the professional circuit as a wildcard.
“There are many contenders for the final spot when you think about fantastic competitors like Mark Williams, Neil Robertson, Shaun Murphy Peter Ebdon. The list goes on. Hearn said, “All great players, but I’m going for my old mate Jimmy White.”
“I can’t believe this guy didn’t win the world title in old school snooker. I keep watching it, expecting him to win. You wonder, “How can you fail Jim?”
“The game owes it to him because he was such a remarkable, exciting player. He is a great guy and a true ambassador of snooker.
Jimmy White, a Snooker player, poses alongside a new model Austin Montego. 11th May 1984.
Image credit: Eurosport
White’s longevity is a testament to the great green baize icons of yesteryear.
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