Jimmy White - the "Whirlwind"

Sports-moments.com, 16.10.08




James Warren White (Member of British Empire) was born on 2th of May, 1962. He is an English professional snooker player, best known as Jimmy White and nicknamed the "Whirlwind". White is a multiple World Championship finalist, but never won the Snooker Championships. He has been a professional since 1980, the year in which he won the World Amateur title.

(video: 147 break vs. Tony Drago at 1992 World Championships)

List of ranking tournaments wins
1986, 1991 - Mercantile Credit Classic
1986, 1992 - Rothmans Grand Prix
1987, 1992 - British Open
1988 - Canadian Masters
1992 - European Open
1992 - UK Championship
2004 - Players Championship

(video: Jimmy White Crazy Spin Shots)

Steve Davis' all World Championships Finals
1984, opponent Steve Davis
1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, opponent Stephen Hendry
1991, opponent John Parrott

(video: Jimmy White Snooker - Close To The Wind Video [6 parts])

(Source: Wikipedia)
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