Jimmy White's Rise: From Addiction to Snooker Stardom
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Jimmy White's Rise: From Addiction to Snooker Stardom
Jimmy White, the renowned snooker player, has captivated fans with his exceptional skills and charismatic personality. With over 300 Century breaks in professional competitions, he stands out as one of the most accomplished players in the sport. However, there is a lesser-known side to his story - his battle with a £10,000 per month crack cocaine addiction. This struggle may have impacted his pursuit of 10 world titles. Join us as we delve into the untold aspects of Jimmy White's remarkable journey in the world of snooker.
Born on May 2nd, 1962 in London, Jimmy White's academic path took a backseat to his passion for snooker. Skipping school at an early age, he honed his skills at Ted Xanon Celli's Snooker Hall where he crossed paths with Tony Mow. His innate talent propelled him to win numerous amateur championships and become the youngest-ever winner of the World Amateur Snooker Championship at just 18 years old.
Emulating Alex Higgins' aggressive playing style, Jimmy White became known as "The People's Champion." Despite being considered one of the best players never to have won the World Snooker Championship (with six runner-up finishes), he remains beloved by fans worldwide. Discover more about this iconic figure and gain insights into how addiction affected his quest for greatness.
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Jimmy is 1,000 to 1 to win the Worlds this year
Great player more ability in his little finger than half the tour
He changed his name to JAMES BROWN, and here I am telling my lads why Williams is one of my favorites. But this this is hilarious, this is.
I had thought that crack was invented so that Jimmy could afford cocaine.
Even when Jimmy was at his peak he would pot 9 balls and then miss a easy ball most of the time
I have never once heard jimmy say he wanted to win 10 wt...
got yourBOOK Jimmy !!
Also ot was just coke not crack..
BAD INFORMATION, there have been 10 players to make a 147 at the world championships, with a total of 14 being made as Ronnie has done 3 and Stephen Hendry has also made 3 .
Cliff Thorburn
Steve Davis
Jimmy White
Stephen Hendry 3 times
Ronnie O Sullivan 3 times
Mark Williams
Ali Carter
John Higgins
Neil Robertson
Kyren Wilson
Mark Selby
C'mon the whirlwig, lets hope he doesn't keep a line ir two stored in that rug on his head.