John Barrie (snooker player)
John Barrie (30 June 1924 – 20 April 1996[1])[2] was one of the leading professional billiards and snooker players from the mid-1940s. His real name was William Barrie Smith.[3]
| Born | 30 June 1924 Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 20 April 1996 (aged 71) Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England |
| Sport country |  |
| Professional | 1945–1955, 1978–1982 |
| Highest break | 101: 1948 World Championship |
| Century breaks | 2 |
| Best ranking finish | Last 24 (x2) |
| Tournament wins | |
| Non-ranking | 1 |
He was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire where his family ran The White Lion Hotel.[3] He died in Kings Lynn, Norfolk aged 71.[3]
Tournament wins:(1)
- 1951/1952 News of the World Snooker Tournament Qualifying Event
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References
- "Find a will | GOV.UK". probatesearch.service.gov.uk.
- "FamilySearch".
- Wildman, Mark (June 1996), John Barrie, retrieved 3 July 2019
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