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 well-known for his bold style and exceptional natural talent. His remarkable career has brought him to the top, in many places around the globe.
He was also a member the England's World Cup team of 1988. In 1979, he also won The English Amateur Championship. He was later able to win the World Doubles Championship alongside Alex Higgins. This has given him a reputation as both a sportsman, and as a funny after-dinner speaker. He is a keen conservationist and has snooker expertise. As such, he is an animal lover who has worked with award-winning documentary groups.
Jimmy White's professional career began in the 1980s. By the time he was a teenager, he had reached the finals at the British Open and Masters. After a promising early career, White remained in top eight for the majority of his career. His fortunes started to plummet in the 1990s. Although he wasn't able to recreate his previous success, he did manage to stay in the main tour for a second season.
Jimmy White earned a reputation as an underdog. A player with a flamboyant style and a ruthless streak, he fought for his place in the sport with an unflinching determination to succeed. One of his best moments was during his world semi-final in 1999.
He didn't lose a single frame in his two first qualifying matches. But when it came to his next two tournaments, he fell short of a victory, losing in deciding frames to Xiao Guodong and Matthew Selt. Despite the setbacks, he continued to enjoy some good performances throughout the year.
In the 2014/15 season, he won three matches at full-ranking events. He lost to Barry Hawkins at the International Championship, which ended his disappointing season. Despite this, his final ranking was in the top eight, not the top 64.
Jimmy White was named the youngest winner of the ranking event the next season. During the course of the tournament, he defeated Stephen Hendry, Mark Selby and David Morris. With his win, he was able to secure his place in the professional top 64.
Jimmy White is the star in the BBC2 documentary series Gods Of Snooker. He is a fan favorite and a familiar figure to snooker lovers around the globe. When he isn't playing, he divides his time between snooker and public speaking. He often hosts high-profile corporate events and awards ceremonies.
Having fought for his place in the top 64 of the sport, Jimmy White made the most of his opportunity in China. In an effort to be in the top 64 again, he qualified for International Championship. He broke the maximum in the tournament, becoming the second overall player.