Jimmy White Data

Born  May 2, 1962 (1962-05-02) (age 45) Nationality  Flag of England English Nickname(s)  The Whirlwind The People's Champion Professional  1980¨C Highest ranking  #2 (2 years) 2007/08 ranking  #60 Career winnings  GB¡ê4,594,790 Highest break  147 (1992) Best ranking finish  10 wins

Tournament wins

Ranking  10 Non-ranking  21 World Champion  Runner-up (6 times)

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Jimmy White Snooker Billiard VCD/DVD

You are getting this Jimmy White Close to the Wind Snooker Video CD that is playable on all DVD player worldwide. Early life White was born in Tooting, London, United Kingdom, and studied at Ernest Bevin College. He never achieved academic success, as he was often truant from school from the age of eight or nine, spending more and more time at Ted Zanicelli's snooker hall. It was around this time that he met Tony Meo with whom he would compete in money matches in many venues.[2] His natural aptitude for snooker led to a successful amateur career. After winning the English Amateur Championship in 1979, a year later he became the youngest ever winner of the World Amateur Snooker Championship, aged 18.

Contents on this Video CD: Jimmy White the ¡°People¡¯s Champion¡± and perhaps one of he best loved snnoker players ever, tells hs own true story and takes you behind the scenes of world class snooker in this fascinating programme CLOSE TO THE WIND. With captivating, memorable snooker footage and interviews with friends family and opponents, Jimmy shares his innermost thoughts and talks frankly about the game he loves, the legendary character he is and the highs and lows of his life and career. From his school truancy, early success n the baize, and the effects of his drinking and gambling, through to his tremendous 147 break, five world championship defeats and the future for Jimmy White, this video takes you closer to the wind then ever before. It I a private, intimate and honest story of the phenomenon that is James Warren White. US$1 Special Price