Player Profiles

Nickname: The Grinder

Home Town: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Home Halls: Various (historically Toronto & UK circuits)

Left hand/Right hand: Right-handed

High Break: 147 (1983 World Championship – first televised maximum)

Achievements:

• World Snooker Champion (1980)

• First player to make a maximum 147 at the Crucible

• Canadian Snooker Hall of Fame

Words of Wisdom: Patience and consistency win matches.

Favourite Snooker: Tactical / Match play

Best Player played against: Steve Davis

Contact info: N/A

Nickname: (Not widely known – usually just Jim Wych)

Home Town: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Home Halls: Calgary local clubs / UK professional circuit (historically)

Left hand/Right hand: Right-handed

High Break: 147 (professional maximum)

Achievements:

• Professional snooker player (1980s–1990s)

• Canadian National Champion

• Renowned snooker commentator (BBC / international events)

Words of Wisdom: Stay focused and respect every frame.

Favourite Snooker: Break-building and tactical balance

Best Player played against: Jimmy White / top UK pros of era

Contact info: N/A