Player Profile & Achievements
Explore player backgrounds, achievements, and their journey in snooker.
Cliff Thorburn
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Nickname: The Grinder
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Home Town: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Home Halls: Various (historically Toronto & UK circuits)
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Left hand/Right hand: Right-handed
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High Break: 147 (1983 World Championship – first televised maximum)
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Achievements:
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World Snooker Champion (1980)
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First player to make a maximum 147 at the Crucible
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Canadian Snooker Hall of Fame
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Words of Wisdom: Patience and consistency win matches.
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Favourite Snooker: Tactical / Match play
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Best Player played against: Steve Davis
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Contact info: N/A
Jim Wych
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Nickname: (Not widely known – usually just Jim Wych)
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Home Town: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Home Halls: Calgary local clubs / UK professional circuit (historically)
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Left hand/Right hand: Right-handed
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High Break: 147 (professional maximum)
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Achievements:
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Professional snooker player (1980s–1990s)
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Canadian National Champion
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Renowned snooker commentator (BBC / international events)
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Words of Wisdom: Stay focused and respect every frame.
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Favourite Snooker: Break-building and tactical balance
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Best Player played against: Jimmy White / top UK pros of era
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Contact info: N/A