Jimmy White is the most famous snooker player in the world. Jimmy White was raised in Balham, London. His impressive career has led to him winning 30 professional titles. His charismatic style and great natural talent are what make him unique. His career has taken him to the top of the sport in many countries around the world.
He was an English World Cup team member in 1988. In 1979, he won the English Amateur Championship. He won the World Doubles Championship in tandem with Alex Higgins. This has made him a well-known sportsman and humorous after-dinner speaker. He is a keen conservationist and has snooker expertise. He is an avid animal lover and has worked with award-winning document teams.
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. He was a highly successful player in his early career and remained within the top eight throughout his entire career. However, his fortunes began declining in the 1990s. While he could not replicate his past success, he has been able retain his spot in the main touring for another season.
Jimmy White earned a reputation as an underdog. White was a player with a bold style and a determined streak. He fought for his spot in the sport with unflinching determination. His 1999 world semi-final was one of his finest moments.
In his first two qualifying matches he did not drop a frame. However, he lost his next two tournaments to Matthew Selt in the deciding frame to Xiao Guodong. Despite his setbacks he enjoyed good performances throughout 2018.
He won three matches at full-ranking tournaments in 2014/15. But, he lost to Barry Hawkins during the International Championship. It was a disappointing end to his season. Despite this, he was still in the top 8 of the main list.
Jimmy White, then just 15, became the youngest player ever to win the ranking event. He defeated Mark Selby (Stephen Hendry), David Morris (David Morris) and Mark Selby (Mark Selby). He secured his spot in professional top 64 with his win.
Jimmy White is the star in the BBC2 documentary series Gods Of Snooker. He is a fan favorite, and is well-known to snooker fans around the world. When he's not playing, he splits his time between snooker or public speaking. He is frequently called upon to host high-profile corporate events as well as 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 a bid to secure his place in the top 64 for a second season, he qualified for the International Championship. It was the tournament where he became the second overall player to record a maximum break.