Jimmy White is an internationally renowned snooker player. Jimmy White was born in Balham London and has since won over 30 professional titles. He is known for his flamboyant style and his great natural talent. His accomplishments have seen him reach the top of the sport, in many countries.
A member of England's World Cup team in 1988, he also won the English Amateur Championship in 1979. He went on to win with Alex Higgins the World Doubles Championship. This earned him a reputation for being a sportsman as well as a funny speaker after dinner. He is also a passionate conservationist. He is an avid animal lover and has worked with award-winning document teams.
Jimmy White started his professional career as a golfer in the 1980s. He reached the final of both the British Open, and the Masters. After a long and successful career, he was in the top eight most of his life. In the 1990s, however, his fortunes began slipping. He was not able to replicate his past success, but he managed to keep his place in the main tour for another year.
Jimmy White made a name for himself as an underdog. He was a player who displayed a fiery style and a fierce determination to win. His 1999 world semi-final was one of his finest moments.
He did not lose a frame in his qualifying matches. His next two tournaments saw him lose to Matthew Selt, Xiao Guodong, and Matthew Selt. Despite these setbacks, he still enjoyed some great performances throughout the year.
In the 2014/15 season, he won three matches at full-ranking events. His disappointing season ended with a loss to Barry Hawkins, in the International Championship. Despite this, he was still in the top 8 of the main list.
Jimmy White was named the youngest winner of the ranking event the next season. He defeated Mark Selby (Stephen Hendry), David Morris (David Morris) and Mark Selby (Mark Selby). His win secured him a place in the pro top 64.
Jimmy White stars in BBC2's Docu-Series Gods Of Snooker. He is a fan favourite and a favorite figure among snooker enthusiasts around the world. When he isn’t playing, his time is split between snooker play and public speaking. He is frequently called upon to host high-profile corporate events as well as awards ceremonies.
Jimmy White made the most out of his opportunity to travel to China, having fought for his position in the top 64. In order to keep his place among the top 64 for a second year, he qualified at the International Championship. He was the second player overall to achieve a maximum break in this tournament.