Jimmy White is a well-known snooker player. Jimmy White was born in Balham London and has since won over 30 professional titles. He is well-known for his bold style and exceptional natural talent. His accomplishments have seen him reach the top of the sport, in many countries.
He was part of England's World Cup Team in 1988 and won the English Amateur Championships in 1979. He was later able to win the World Doubles Championship alongside Alex Higgins. This has made him a well-known sportsman and humorous after-dinner speaker. He is also a dedicated conservationist. As such, he has collaborated with award-winning documentary teams and is a keen animal lover.
Jimmy White began his professional career in 1980s. In the end, he reached the finals of the British Open as well as the Masters. After a long and successful career, he was in the top eight most of his life. However, his fortunes began declining in the 1990s. 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 is known 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. He was a great player, especially during the 1999 world semifinal.
In his first two qualifying matches he did not drop a frame. He lost in the deciding frames to Matthew Selt and Xiao Guodong in his first two qualifying matches. He continued to show good performances throughout the year, despite the setbacks.
He won three matches during the 2014/15 season at full-ranking competitions. In the International Championship, however, he was defeated by Barry Hawkins. This ended his disappointing season. He finished eighth, just one place below the top 64.
Jimmy White was the youngest ever to win the ranking tournament the following season. He defeated Mark Selby, Stephen Hendry and David Morris during the tournament. He was able secure his spot in the top 64 professional ranks with his win.
Jimmy White stars in BBC2's Docu-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 shares his passion for the sport with people, often being asked to host high-profile corporate events or awards ceremonies.
Jimmy White took advantage of his chance in China after he had fought for his spot in the top 64. In a bid to secure his place in the top 64 for a second season, he qualified for the International Championship. This tournament was where he recorded his second maximum break.