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128-602: The first event was 8 April 2010 and saw Jimmy White , Cliff Thorburn , John Parrott , John Virgo , Michaela Tabb and Alex Higgins return to the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The event is best remembered as the last time Alex Higgins played snooker as he died in July that year. Alex was replaced by Dennis Taylor and the tour also featured guest appearances by Ray Reardon , Tony Knowles and Ken Doherty . The highlight of

256-549: A maximum break at the Crucible Theatre , doing so in the 1992 World Snooker Championship . He has compiled more than 300 century breaks during his career. White's greatest achievement of his young career was in winning the English Amateur Championships . In the London Section, he beat M Goodchild 4–0, D Asbury 4–3, R Birt 4–0, Tony Meo 4–2 in the semi-finals and Danny Adds 4–1 in the final. This took him to

384-421: A maximum break at the Crucible Theatre , doing so in the 1992 World Snooker Championship . He has compiled more than 300 century breaks during his career. White's greatest achievement of his young career was in winning the English Amateur Championships . In the London Section, he beat M Goodchild 4–0, D Asbury 4–3, R Birt 4–0, Tony Meo 4–2 in the semi-finals and Danny Adds 4–1 in the final. This took him to

512-411: A 16–11 win. White did at least manage to consolidate his number-2 world ranking. However the 1988–89 season was less successful, and White's ranking slipped. He trailed John Virgo 11–12 in the second round of the 1989 World Championship and looked beaten when his opponent was on a break of 26 in the following frame. Virgo, however, called a foul on himself and White was able to win 13–12. The reprieve

640-411: A 16–11 win. White did at least manage to consolidate his number-2 world ranking. However the 1988–89 season was less successful, and White's ranking slipped. He trailed John Virgo 11–12 in the second round of the 1989 World Championship and looked beaten when his opponent was on a break of 26 in the following frame. Virgo, however, called a foul on himself and White was able to win 13–12. The reprieve

768-437: A 16–12 win. White's ranking slipped from 7th to 13th at the end of the 1995–96 season and he was beaten 13–12 in a second-round encounter with Peter Ebdon in the 1996 World Championship . White endured further personal problems later in 1996 with the deaths of his brother Martin and mother Lil. His mother's death caused him to pull out of the 1996 Mosconi Cup pool competition. In the 1996–97 season White failed to win

896-437: A 16–12 win. White's ranking slipped from 7th to 13th at the end of the 1995–96 season and he was beaten 13–12 in a second-round encounter with Peter Ebdon in the 1996 World Championship . White endured further personal problems later in 1996 with the deaths of his brother Martin and mother Lil. His mother's death caused him to pull out of the 1996 Mosconi Cup pool competition. In the 1996–97 season White failed to win

1024-654: A Legends Tour event in June 2011, White compiled a maximum break, unusual for the fact that he potted the first ball off the break , meaning his opponent never played a shot in the frame. White failed to qualify for the first two ranking events of the season, as he lost 3–5 against Rory McLeod at the Australian Goldfields Open and 0–5 against Nigel Bond at the Shanghai Masters White failed to defend his World Seniors Championship title, as he lost in

1152-475: A Legends Tour event in June 2011, White compiled a maximum break, unusual for the fact that he potted the first ball off the break , meaning his opponent never played a shot in the frame. White failed to qualify for the first two ranking events of the season, as he lost 3–5 against Rory McLeod at the Australian Goldfields Open and 0–5 against Nigel Bond at the Shanghai Masters White failed to defend his World Seniors Championship title, as he lost in

1280-466: A World Championship final. White did, however, manage to end the season on a high note when he beat Alan McManus to win the Matchroom League . During a 1993 match against Ronnie O’Sullivan , White escaped a snooker by precisely backspinning the cue ball around the blue ball to safely hit the brown. This shot has often been described as “Shot Of The Century”. White endured a lacklustre campaign in

1408-408: A World Championship final. White did, however, manage to end the season on a high note when he beat Alan McManus to win the Matchroom League . During a 1993 match against Ronnie O’Sullivan , White escaped a snooker by precisely backspinning the cue ball around the blue ball to safely hit the brown. This shot has often been described as “Shot Of The Century”. White endured a lacklustre campaign in

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1536-555: A break of 105 in an earlier round). He came back, however, by retaining the Wandsworth Classic beating Tony O'Beirne, Wally West and Dave Gilbert in the last three rounds and also reaching the final of the Pontins Spring Open (out of 1034 entries), beating Doug Mountjoy 4–1, Neville Suthers 4–1, John Howell 4–0 and Paul Medati 4–1 before losing 3–7 to Steve Davis, despite Davis giving White thirty points start per frame. He

1664-432: A break of 105 in an earlier round). He came back, however, by retaining the Wandsworth Classic beating Tony O'Beirne, Wally West and Dave Gilbert in the last three rounds and also reaching the final of the Pontins Spring Open (out of 1034 entries), beating Doug Mountjoy 4–1, Neville Suthers 4–1, John Howell 4–0 and Paul Medati 4–1 before losing 3–7 to Steve Davis, despite Davis giving White thirty points start per frame. He

1792-590: A century break and uncharacteristically shrewd matchplay enabled him to open up a 7–0 lead with only one further break over 50. Despite losing the next three frames from winning positions, White was able to seal a memorable 10–4 success and became the first player to beat Hendry twice at the World Championship. White followed this with a 13–3 win over Darren Morgan which included a break of 144. In his quarter-final against Ronnie O'Sullivan , however, White reverted to his more familiar all-out attacking style and lost

1920-529: A century break and uncharacteristically shrewd matchplay enabled him to open up a 7–0 lead with only one further break over 50. Despite losing the next three frames from winning positions, White was able to seal a memorable 10–4 success and became the first player to beat Hendry twice at the World Championship. White followed this with a 13–3 win over Darren Morgan which included a break of 144. In his quarter-final against Ronnie O'Sullivan , however, White reverted to his more familiar all-out attacking style and lost

2048-524: A competition to allow amateur players to challenge some of the best professionals in the world, receiving a 21 handicap start. The competition as attended by 70 amateurs and won by Daniel Wells who carried off £1200 for beating professional Ben Woollaston 4–3 in the final. More exhibitions were held with the doubles event in Watford being won by Cliff Thorburn and Tony Drago. Also the Snooker Legends Book

2176-799: A decade. After reaching the semi-finals of the 2003 UK Championship in November 2003, White defeated Neil Robertson , Stephen Hendry and Peter Ebdon to reach the semi-finals of the 2004 Masters – where he lost a tight match against Ronnie O'Sullivan. White followed this up with further victories over Hendry and Robertson en route to the final of the European Open in Malta, but was beaten 3–9 by world number 48 Stephen Maguire . His last ranking victory to date came in April 2004, when White defeated Shaun Murphy , John Parrott, Ian McCulloch , Peter Ebdon and Paul Hunter to win

2304-597: A decade. After reaching the semi-finals of the 2003 UK Championship in November 2003, White defeated Neil Robertson , Stephen Hendry and Peter Ebdon to reach the semi-finals of the 2004 Masters – where he lost a tight match against Ronnie O'Sullivan. White followed this up with further victories over Hendry and Robertson en route to the final of the European Open in Malta, but was beaten 3–9 by world number 48 Stephen Maguire . His last ranking victory to date came in April 2004, when White defeated Shaun Murphy , John Parrott, Ian McCulloch , Peter Ebdon and Paul Hunter to win

2432-420: A further point and won the closely contested 29th and 30th frames to lead 16–14. Two century breaks completed Hendry's ten-frame winning streak and a remarkable 18–14 victory. White responded well from this significant setback in the early part of the 1992–93 season . He defeated Ken Doherty 10–9 to claim his second 1992 Grand Prix title and followed this with an impressive victory in

2560-420: A further point and won the closely contested 29th and 30th frames to lead 16–14. Two century breaks completed Hendry's ten-frame winning streak and a remarkable 18–14 victory. White responded well from this significant setback in the early part of the 1992–93 season . He defeated Ken Doherty 10–9 to claim his second 1992 Grand Prix title and followed this with an impressive victory in

2688-421: A professional match until February and a first-round defeat at the 1997 World Championship against Anthony Hamilton (9–10, after leading 8–4) saw him drop out of the top-16 in the world rankings. A run to the semi-finals of the 1997 Grand Prix helped to remedy this and White then enjoyed a great form at the 1998 World Championship . After qualifying to play Stephen Hendry in the first round, White opened with

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2816-421: A professional match until February and a first-round defeat at the 1997 World Championship against Anthony Hamilton (9–10, after leading 8–4) saw him drop out of the top-16 in the world rankings. A run to the semi-finals of the 1997 Grand Prix helped to remedy this and White then enjoyed a great form at the 1998 World Championship . After qualifying to play Stephen Hendry in the first round, White opened with

2944-486: A professional. World Snooker, however, chose to give White and Ken Doherty a further two-year invitational tour card. In White's first ranking event of the season, he made it to the last 16 having only made three breaks over 50. He subsequently lost 1–4 to Anthony McGill and then lost 0–5 to Ryan Day in the round of 128 in the China Championship. Jimmy White James Warren White MBE (born 2 May 1962)

3072-502: A run to the quarter-finals of the World Championship . On both occasions, however, he was beaten by Matthew Stevens . Largely due to his poor form in the 1998–99 season , White also lost his top-16 place. He fought back the following season , reaching the final of the 2000 British Open (losing 6–9 to Peter Ebdon) and the semi-finals of the 2000 Grand Prix in the early part of the campaign. His only other victory of note, however,

3200-442: A run to the quarter-finals of the World Championship . On both occasions, however, he was beaten by Matthew Stevens . Largely due to his poor form in the 1998–99 season , White also lost his top-16 place. He fought back the following season , reaching the final of the 2000 British Open (losing 6–9 to Peter Ebdon) and the semi-finals of the 2000 Grand Prix in the early part of the campaign. His only other victory of note, however,

3328-713: A series of 4 non-ranking events in the 2017/2018 season: the UK Seniors Championship , the Seniors Irish Masters , The Seniors Masters and the World Seniors Championship . Snooker Legends staged its first invitational event in four seasons in February 2022. This was in part due to the fact that the World Seniors Tour was only staging two events in the 2021/2022 season. Ronnie O'Sullivan won

3456-458: Is an English professional snooker player who has won four seniors World titles. Nicknamed "The Whirlwind" because of his fluid, swift and attacking style of play, White is the 1980 World Amateur Champion , 2009 Six-red World champion , a record four-time World Seniors Champion ( 2010 , 2019 , 2020 , 2023 ), 2019 Seniors 6-Red World Champion and 1984 World Doubles champion with Alex Higgins . White has won two of snooker's three majors :

3584-496: The 1992 UK Championship . After defeating Alan McManus 9–7 in the semi-finals, White opened up a commanding 6–1 lead in the first session of the final against John Parrott, from where he secured a 16–9 win. White has stated that this was among the best matches he has ever played. However White toiled for the remainder of the season, and his struggles continued at the 1993 World Championship . He did, however, manage to overcome Joe Swail , Doug Mountjoy and Dennis Taylor to reach

3712-496: The 1992 UK Championship . After defeating Alan McManus 9–7 in the semi-finals, White opened up a commanding 6–1 lead in the first session of the final against John Parrott, from where he secured a 16–9 win. White has stated that this was among the best matches he has ever played. However White toiled for the remainder of the season, and his struggles continued at the 1993 World Championship . He did, however, manage to overcome Joe Swail , Doug Mountjoy and Dennis Taylor to reach

3840-410: The 1993–94 season , but reached the 1994 World Championship final for a fifth successive year, becoming only the second player after Steve Davis (1983–89) to achieve this. For the fourth time in five years, White's opponent in the final was Stephen Hendry and the defending champion opened up a 5–1 lead. White recovered well to lead 13–12 and made a break of 75 to take the match into a deciding frame. In

3968-410: The 1993–94 season , but reached the 1994 World Championship final for a fifth successive year, becoming only the second player after Steve Davis (1983–89) to achieve this. For the fourth time in five years, White's opponent in the final was Stephen Hendry and the defending champion opened up a 5–1 lead. White recovered well to lead 13–12 and made a break of 75 to take the match into a deciding frame. In

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4096-438: The 2002 World Championship and issued an immediate apology after hitting the cue ball off the table in frustration when trailing 2–5. White won only two ranking event matches in the 2002–03 season but was able to maintain his top-16 ranking. He came back from 1–5 down to defeat World Champion Peter Ebdon 6–5 in their first-round at the 2003 Masters . In the 2003–04 season White produced his most consistent season in over

4224-438: The 2002 World Championship and issued an immediate apology after hitting the cue ball off the table in frustration when trailing 2–5. White won only two ranking event matches in the 2002–03 season but was able to maintain his top-16 ranking. He came back from 1–5 down to defeat World Champion Peter Ebdon 6–5 in their first-round at the 2003 Masters . In the 2003–04 season White produced his most consistent season in over

4352-457: The 2005 Masters . White trailed Matthew Stevens 2–5 in the first round and pulled back to 4–5 after needing two snookers in the ninth frame. White went on to win 6–5 and beat Stevens's compatriot Mark Williams by the same score in the quarter-finals after trailing 4–5. But White was beaten 6–1 by Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals. White fell out of the top-32 at the end of the 2005–06 season and has not regained this status to date. He lost in

4480-457: The 2005 Masters . White trailed Matthew Stevens 2–5 in the first round and pulled back to 4–5 after needing two snookers in the ninth frame. White went on to win 6–5 and beat Stevens's compatriot Mark Williams by the same score in the quarter-finals after trailing 4–5. But White was beaten 6–1 by Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals. White fell out of the top-32 at the end of the 2005–06 season and has not regained this status to date. He lost in

4608-435: The 2007–08 season he won 7 of his 16 qualifying matches. He won 4 straight matches at the 2007 Grand Prix and finished in the third place of his group, thus not qualifying for the main draw. He won one match at the 2008 Welsh Open and two matches at the 2008 World Championship . After the season, he fell out of the top-64 and remained on the tour only via the one year list. He began the 2008–09 season by qualifying for

4736-435: The 2007–08 season he won 7 of his 16 qualifying matches. He won 4 straight matches at the 2007 Grand Prix and finished in the third place of his group, thus not qualifying for the main draw. He won one match at the 2008 Welsh Open and two matches at the 2008 World Championship . After the season, he fell out of the top-64 and remained on the tour only via the one year list. He began the 2008–09 season by qualifying for

4864-591: The 2009 World Championship . In the second qualifying round he defeated Vincent Muldoon 10–8, but lost his next match 8–10 against Andy Hicks . At the end of the season he has the provisional ranking of No. 56. Provisionally ranked number 47 for the 2009–10 season , White showed a surprising return to form at the start of the season when he reached the final of the Champion of Champions Challenge in Killarney, eventually losing 1–5 to Shaun Murphy. His second tournament of

4992-489: The 2009 World Championship . In the second qualifying round he defeated Vincent Muldoon 10–8, but lost his next match 8–10 against Andy Hicks . At the end of the season he has the provisional ranking of No. 56. Provisionally ranked number 47 for the 2009–10 season , White showed a surprising return to form at the start of the season when he reached the final of the Champion of Champions Challenge in Killarney, eventually losing 1–5 to Shaun Murphy. His second tournament of

5120-491: The 2013–14 season ranked world number 64, almost losing his place on the professional World Snooker circuit. While White remained on the tour, however, fellow veteran Steve Davis lost his place, landing outside the top 64. White started the season with a 2–5 loss to Fraser Patrick in the qualifying round of the Wuxi Classic , and a 4–5 second-round loss to Scott Donaldson in the Australian Goldfields Open . He then reached

5248-437: The 2013–14 season ranked world number 64, almost losing his place on the professional World Snooker circuit. While White remained on the tour, however, fellow veteran Steve Davis lost his place, landing outside the top 64. White started the season with a 2–5 loss to Fraser Patrick in the qualifying round of the Wuxi Classic , and a 4–5 second-round loss to Scott Donaldson in the Australian Goldfields Open . He then reached

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5376-475: The European Open , shortly after. White was drawn against Tony Drago in the first round of the 1992 World Championship . After opening up an 8–4 lead, White made history in the 13th frame by becoming only the second player to make a maximum break in the World Championship. He won £100,000 in prize money for this achievement. Close wins over Alain Robidoux and Jim Wych followed before White met Alan McManus in

5504-424: The European Open , shortly after. White was drawn against Tony Drago in the first round of the 1992 World Championship . After opening up an 8–4 lead, White made history in the 13th frame by becoming only the second player to make a maximum break in the World Championship. He won £100,000 in prize money for this achievement. Close wins over Alain Robidoux and Jim Wych followed before White met Alan McManus in

5632-658: The Merseyside Masters beating Jimmy White 6–5 in the final. Jimmy White James Warren White MBE (born 2 May 1962) is an English professional snooker player who has won four seniors World titles. Nicknamed "The Whirlwind" because of his fluid, swift and attacking style of play, White is the 1980 World Amateur Champion , 2009 Six-red World champion , a record four-time World Seniors Champion ( 2010 , 2019 , 2020 , 2023 ), 2019 Seniors 6-Red World Champion and 1984 World Doubles champion with Alex Higgins . White has won two of snooker's three majors :

5760-652: The Nations Cup and the World Cup with England. He is one of a select number of players to have made over 300 century breaks in professional competition . White was also the first left-handed player, and the second player overall, to record a maximum break at the World Championship. White was born in Streathbourne Road, Tooting , London, England, and studied at Ernest Bevin School . He never achieved academic success, as he

5888-438: The Nations Cup and the World Cup with England. He is one of a select number of players to have made over 300 century breaks in professional competition . White was also the first left-handed player, and the second player overall, to record a maximum break at the World Championship. White was born in Streathbourne Road, Tooting , London, England, and studied at Ernest Bevin School . He never achieved academic success, as he

6016-600: The North Ormesby Invitation preceded a trip to the Canadian Open where he beat Vic Harris 9–8 before losing to Alex Higgins 7–9. He was also beaten by Dave Gilbert , 0–3, in the Lucania Masters. White established himself as a top professional in 1981. After losing 8–10 to eventual champion Steve Davis in the first round of the 1981 World Championship , White went on to win his first professional title,

6144-421: The North Ormesby Invitation preceded a trip to the Canadian Open where he beat Vic Harris 9–8 before losing to Alex Higgins 7–9. He was also beaten by Dave Gilbert , 0–3, in the Lucania Masters. White established himself as a top professional in 1981. After losing 8–10 to eventual champion Steve Davis in the first round of the 1981 World Championship , White went on to win his first professional title,

6272-562: The Players Championship in Glasgow – his first ranking title in over 11 years. Victory in the 2004 World Championship could have given White the number-one ranking, but he was beaten 10–8 by qualifier Barry Pinches after leading 4–2. White's consistency diminished in the 2004–05 season . Although his ranking rose to number 8 he was unable to reach the quarter-finals of any ranking event. However, he made two more memorable comebacks in

6400-450: The Players Championship in Glasgow – his first ranking title in over 11 years. Victory in the 2004 World Championship could have given White the number-one ranking, but he was beaten 10–8 by qualifier Barry Pinches after leading 4–2. White's consistency diminished in the 2004–05 season . Although his ranking rose to number 8 he was unable to reach the quarter-finals of any ranking event. However, he made two more memorable comebacks in

6528-537: The Scottish Masters , beating Cliff Thorburn 9–4 in the final. Thorburn led 3–0 and 4–1 but then White won eight frames in succession to win the title and the £8,000 first prize. Later in the year he also won the Northern Ireland Classic (defeating Davis). The World Championship has provided the theatre for White's greatest disappointments. In 1982 , he led Alex Higgins 15–14 in their semi-final,

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6656-413: The Scottish Masters , beating Cliff Thorburn 9–4 in the final. Thorburn led 3–0 and 4–1 but then White won eight frames in succession to win the title and the £8,000 first prize. Later in the year he also won the Northern Ireland Classic (defeating Davis). The World Championship has provided the theatre for White's greatest disappointments. In 1982 , he led Alex Higgins 15–14 in their semi-final,

6784-718: The Shanghai Masters and Jordan Brown 5–1 at the Welsh Open . Due to this disappointment, and skipping the 2009 UK Championship for I'm a Celebrity...Get Me out of Here! , he was at risk of losing his Main Tour spot for the following season. However, he secured his place on the Main Tour for another season with a 10–8 victory over Mark Boyle at the World Championship Qualifiers . He then lost 3–10 against Ken Doherty in

6912-438: The Shanghai Masters and Jordan Brown 5–1 at the Welsh Open . Due to this disappointment, and skipping the 2009 UK Championship for I'm a Celebrity...Get Me out of Here! , he was at risk of losing his Main Tour spot for the following season. However, he secured his place on the Main Tour for another season with a 10–8 victory over Mark Boyle at the World Championship Qualifiers . He then lost 3–10 against Ken Doherty in

7040-517: The UK Championship (in 1992) and the Masters (in 1984) and a total of ten ranking events. He is currently eleventh on the all-time list of ranking event winners . He reached six World Championship finals but never won the event; the closest he came was in 1994 when he lost in a final-frame decider against Stephen Hendry . He spent 21 seasons ranked in snooker's elite top 16. In team events, he won

7168-411: The UK Championship (in 1992) and the Masters (in 1984) and a total of ten ranking events. He is currently eleventh on the all-time list of ranking event winners . He reached six World Championship finals but never won the event; the closest he came was in 1994 when he lost in a final-frame decider against Stephen Hendry . He spent 21 seasons ranked in snooker's elite top 16. In team events, he won

7296-600: The Legends Cup which was again staged in Bedworth on 10–12 May, and coverage was broadcast live on Eurosport . The teams were England and Northern Ireland vs The Rest of the World, with Dennis Taylor and Cliff Thorburn as respective captains. The Rest of the World won 18–14. Other events in the same year included the additions of Mark Williams and Joe Johnson to the tour. The format was changed to include doubles matches as well as

7424-786: The Pegasus Snooker Club Pro-Am 3–1 and he had to scratch for being late in the London & South Area of the British Junior Championships having earlier beaten Neal Foulds 3–1. Charlie Gay knocked him out of the Westward Ho! tournament 2–0 and in a qualifying round of the Pontins Spring Open , he lost to Maurice Suckling. Defeats to Greg Baxter, in an early round of the Heineken Lager Open and to Joe Johnson in

7552-419: The Pegasus Snooker Club Pro-Am 3–1 and he had to scratch for being late in the London & South Area of the British Junior Championships having earlier beaten Neal Foulds 3–1. Charlie Gay knocked him out of the Westward Ho! tournament 2–0 and in a qualifying round of the Pontins Spring Open , he lost to Maurice Suckling. Defeats to Greg Baxter, in an early round of the Heineken Lager Open and to Joe Johnson in

7680-657: The Southern Area proper where he beat Mark Wildman 4–3, Meirion Williams 4–3, George Eaton 5–3 and Cliff Wilson 8–5 in the final. Dave Martin, who won the Northern Section, was beaten 13–10 in the final itself. He suffered a couple of unexpected losses after this – to Walt Ley in the Westward Ho! Open semi-final, 2–3 and to Dave Gilbert , 2–3, in the London Final of the British Junior (U-19) Championships 1–3 (White made

7808-430: The Southern Area proper where he beat Mark Wildman 4–3, Meirion Williams 4–3, George Eaton 5–3 and Cliff Wilson 8–5 in the final. Dave Martin, who won the Northern Section, was beaten 13–10 in the final itself. He suffered a couple of unexpected losses after this – to Walt Ley in the Westward Ho! Open semi-final, 2–3 and to Dave Gilbert , 2–3, in the London Final of the British Junior (U-19) Championships 1–3 (White made

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7936-647: The World Amateur Snooker Championship, aged 18, a record since surpassed by Ian Preece and Hossein Vafaei . With a host of major titles and achievements, including ten ranking tournaments, White's overall record ranks him well up the list of snooker's most successful players. The BBC describes him as a "legend". A left-hander, he reached the World Professional Championship Final on six occasions (1984, 1990–1994) but failed to win

8064-441: The World Amateur Snooker Championship, aged 18, a record since surpassed by Ian Preece and Hossein Vafaei . With a host of major titles and achievements, including ten ranking tournaments, White's overall record ranks him well up the list of snooker's most successful players. The BBC describes him as a "legend". A left-hander, he reached the World Professional Championship Final on six occasions (1984, 1990–1994) but failed to win

8192-462: The final 5–2. Davis beat White in the semi-finals of the Invitation tournament at Louth Town & Country Club. Having beaten Thorne, again, 5–3, Davis pipped White 6–5. White made an unsuccessful defence of his English Amateur title when he lost to Mike Darrington in the semi-finals of the Southern Area, 5–8, having beaten Dave Gilbert 8–5 and Geoff Foulds 8–2. Tony Knowles beat him in an early round of

8320-409: The final 5–2. Davis beat White in the semi-finals of the Invitation tournament at Louth Town & Country Club. Having beaten Thorne, again, 5–3, Davis pipped White 6–5. White made an unsuccessful defence of his English Amateur title when he lost to Mike Darrington in the semi-finals of the Southern Area, 5–8, having beaten Dave Gilbert 8–5 and Geoff Foulds 8–2. Tony Knowles beat him in an early round of

8448-659: The final but this time he lost to Shaun Murphy 0–4. Two months later, on 18 October, he reached the final of the World Series of Snooker in Prague, his fourth final of the season. This time he was victorious, claiming his second title of the season by defeating Graeme Dott 5–3. In the Wembley Masters , White played Mark King in the wild card round, but lost the match 2–6. Prior to the World Championship, he won only two of his six qualifying matches: he defeated Bjorn Haneveer 5–0 at

8576-499: The final but this time he lost to Shaun Murphy 0–4. Two months later, on 18 October, he reached the final of the World Series of Snooker in Prague, his fourth final of the season. This time he was victorious, claiming his second title of the season by defeating Graeme Dott 5–3. In the Wembley Masters , White played Mark King in the wild card round, but lost the match 2–6. Prior to the World Championship, he won only two of his six qualifying matches: he defeated Bjorn Haneveer 5–0 at

8704-430: The final frame, White was on a break of 29 and leading the frame by 37 points to 24 when he missed a straightforward black off its spot. Hendry cleared with a technically straightforward break of 58 to win the title. White's form continued to decline the following season and he failed to reach a ranking final. However, his results on the table were greatly overshadowed, when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer during

8832-430: The final frame, White was on a break of 29 and leading the frame by 37 points to 24 when he missed a straightforward black off its spot. Hendry cleared with a technically straightforward break of 58 to win the title. White's form continued to decline the following season and he failed to reach a ranking final. However, his results on the table were greatly overshadowed, when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer during

8960-400: The first round of the 2006 World Championship , although he did beat Stephen Hendry, Ding Junhui and World Champion Graeme Dott to reach the final of the 2006 Premier League . In the 2006–07 season he qualified for only one ranking event, the 2007 China Open . He had a walkover of Stephen Lee before he lost 1–5 against John Higgins . After the season, he fell out of the top-48. In

9088-400: The first round of the 2006 World Championship , although he did beat Stephen Hendry, Ding Junhui and World Champion Graeme Dott to reach the final of the 2006 Premier League . In the 2006–07 season he qualified for only one ranking event, the 2007 China Open . He had a walkover of Stephen Lee before he lost 1–5 against John Higgins . After the season, he fell out of the top-48. In

9216-417: The first session 1–7. Although he fought back to 6–9, White succumbed to 7–13. After regaining his top-16 ranking in the 1999–2000 season White started 2000 by reaching the semi-finals of the Welsh Open , where he lost 5–6 to Stephen Lee , despite leading 4–1 at one point of the match. He then defeated Marco Fu and John Higgins to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters , and he followed this up with

9344-417: The first session 1–7. Although he fought back to 6–9, White succumbed to 7–13. After regaining his top-16 ranking in the 1999–2000 season White started 2000 by reaching the semi-finals of the Welsh Open , where he lost 5–6 to Stephen Lee , despite leading 4–1 at one point of the match. He then defeated Marco Fu and John Higgins to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters , and he followed this up with

9472-548: The first two sessions, White responded by reducing the deficit to 15–16. He then made an aggressive clearance of 65 to take the score to 16–17, but was unable to build upon a 40-point lead in the following frame, and lost 16–18. White did, however, become a World Doubles Champion later that year when he and Alex Higgins defeated Willie Thorne and Cliff Thorburn 10–2 in the final of the World Doubles Championship . In 1986 White reached his second Masters final, but

9600-480: The first two sessions, White responded by reducing the deficit to 15–16. He then made an aggressive clearance of 65 to take the score to 16–17, but was unable to build upon a 40-point lead in the following frame, and lost 16–18. White did, however, become a World Doubles Champion later that year when he and Alex Higgins defeated Willie Thorne and Cliff Thorburn 10–2 in the final of the World Doubles Championship . In 1986 White reached his second Masters final, but

9728-469: The first-round, after he had come through three qualifying rounds to get to Telford. It was only the fifth time in 24 years that White and Hendry had taken each other to the final frame and 16 years since Hendry's 18–17 win over White in the 1994 World Championship final. He participated at qualifying stages of the German Masters , but lost in the second round 1–5 against Jimmy Robertson . White reached

9856-413: The first-round, after he had come through three qualifying rounds to get to Telford. It was only the fifth time in 24 years that White and Hendry had taken each other to the final frame and 16 years since Hendry's 18–17 win over White in the 1994 World Championship final. He participated at qualifying stages of the German Masters , but lost in the second round 1–5 against Jimmy Robertson . White reached

9984-657: The last 64 of the next two European Tour Events, losing to Stuart Bingham and Stephen Maguire respectively. He had a better result in the EPTC Event 3 where he progressed to the last 16 before losing 0–4 to Shaun Murphy, and in the APTC Event 2 where he made it to another last 16 before once again losing 0–4 to Matthew Selt . He also qualified for the International Championship where he lost 4–6 to Barry Hawkins. White's season ended after an 8–10 defeat to Selt in

10112-485: The last 64 of the next two European Tour Events, losing to Stuart Bingham and Stephen Maguire respectively. He had a better result in the EPTC Event 3 where he progressed to the last 16 before losing 0–4 to Shaun Murphy, and in the APTC Event 2 where he made it to another last 16 before once again losing 0–4 to Matthew Selt . He also qualified for the International Championship where he lost 4–6 to Barry Hawkins. White's season ended after an 8–10 defeat to Selt in

10240-477: The last qualifying round of the Welsh Open , but was whitewashed by Ryan Day , and also qualified for the final stages of the China Open , by defeating Liu Chuang , Peter Lines and Dominic Dale , but had to withdraw from the tournament due to visa problems. White lost his first qualifying match for the World Championship 9–10 against Jimmy Robertson. White began the 2011–12 season ranked number 55 . At

10368-425: The last qualifying round of the Welsh Open , but was whitewashed by Ryan Day , and also qualified for the final stages of the China Open , by defeating Liu Chuang , Peter Lines and Dominic Dale , but had to withdraw from the tournament due to visa problems. White lost his first qualifying match for the World Championship 9–10 against Jimmy Robertson. White began the 2011–12 season ranked number 55 . At

10496-498: The legends went back to the crucible with the addition of Joe Johnson and Tony Knowles and then in May moved onto Ipswich and Hamm in Germany. A snookerlegends app was created to show live streaming with the 2014 legends cup shown on pay per view in the app. The Legends Cup saw debuts for 10 times world champion Reanne Evans. In July 2014 the first snooker legends pro am series was held. This was

10624-438: The main draw of the 2008 Northern Ireland Trophy and the 2008 Shanghai Masters , but lost in the first round against Barry Hawkins 3–5 and Mark King 4–5 respectively. He won 4 of his next 7 qualifying matches (2 at the 2008 Grand Prix and at the 2008 UK Championship . After this he qualified for the main stage of the 2009 Welsh Open , but lost in the first round 1–5 against Ali Carter . He won his next qualifying match at

10752-438: The main draw of the 2008 Northern Ireland Trophy and the 2008 Shanghai Masters , but lost in the first round against Barry Hawkins 3–5 and Mark King 4–5 respectively. He won 4 of his next 7 qualifying matches (2 at the 2008 Grand Prix and at the 2008 UK Championship . After this he qualified for the main stage of the 2009 Welsh Open , but lost in the first round 1–5 against Ali Carter . He won his next qualifying match at

10880-610: The next round. White started the 2010–11 season by entering the Players Tour Championship , his best performance coming in the first European event and at the sixth event in Sheffield , where he reached the quarter-finals each time. After 12 out of 12 events White was ranked 34th in the Order of Merit. White also reached the quarter-finals of the Six-red World Championship , topping his qualifying group along

11008-427: The next round. White started the 2010–11 season by entering the Players Tour Championship , his best performance coming in the first European event and at the sixth event in Sheffield , where he reached the quarter-finals each time. After 12 out of 12 events White was ranked 34th in the Order of Merit. White also reached the quarter-finals of the Six-red World Championship , topping his qualifying group along

11136-521: The quarter-final) and then lost in the next three tournaments to Dennis Hughes 1–5 (Demmy Manchester Classic), B Jones (Pontins Autumn Open) and Roy Connor. In the Canadian Open, he defeated Tony Knowles 9–5 but lost 3–9 to Steve Davis in the last 16. 1980 opened with him winning the Demmy Pro-Am, defeating Tony Knowles 5–1, Willie Thorne 5–1, Dave Martin 5–1, Alex Higgins 5–3 and Steve Davis in

11264-410: The quarter-final) and then lost in the next three tournaments to Dennis Hughes 1–5 (Demmy Manchester Classic), B Jones (Pontins Autumn Open) and Roy Connor. In the Canadian Open, he defeated Tony Knowles 9–5 but lost 3–9 to Steve Davis in the last 16. 1980 opened with him winning the Demmy Pro-Am, defeating Tony Knowles 5–1, Willie Thorne 5–1, Dave Martin 5–1, Alex Higgins 5–3 and Steve Davis in

11392-564: The season was the Sangsom 6-red World Grand Prix in Bangkok, Thailand. He won the tournament, putting an end to his drought of titles by claiming his first since 2004. On his way to the final he defeated Shaun Murphy, defending champion Ricky Walden , Mark King, and Mark Williams, eventually beating Barry Hawkins in the final 8–6. One month later, in the Paul Hunter Classic , White again reached

11520-404: The season was the Sangsom 6-red World Grand Prix in Bangkok, Thailand. He won the tournament, putting an end to his drought of titles by claiming his first since 2004. On his way to the final he defeated Shaun Murphy, defending champion Ricky Walden , Mark King, and Mark Williams, eventually beating Barry Hawkins in the final 8–6. One month later, in the Paul Hunter Classic , White again reached

11648-508: The season. He recovered after having his left testicle removed. At the 1995 World Championship , White was involved in a controversial first-round match against South African Peter Francisco . From 2–2 White was able to pull away and win convincingly by 10 frames to 2. Shortly after it emerged that large sums of money had been placed on White to win the match by the eventual scoreline. The ensuing investigation found Francisco guilty of misconduct and banned him for five years. However no evidence

11776-508: The season. He recovered after having his left testicle removed. At the 1995 World Championship , White was involved in a controversial first-round match against South African Peter Francisco . From 2–2 White was able to pull away and win convincingly by 10 frames to 2. Shortly after it emerged that large sums of money had been placed on White to win the match by the eventual scoreline. The ensuing investigation found Francisco guilty of misconduct and banned him for five years. However no evidence

11904-450: The second round of qualifying for the 2014 World Championship . The 2015/16 season ended in disappointment when White lost the deciding frame of his first-round World Championship Qualifier against Gerard Greene. White made it to the quarter-final of a ranking event at the Paul Hunter Classic in Germany, his first for over ten years. Despite several good performances, he finished outside the top 64 and lost his tour card after 37 years as

12032-450: The second round of qualifying for the 2014 World Championship . The 2015/16 season ended in disappointment when White lost the deciding frame of his first-round World Championship Qualifier against Gerard Greene. White made it to the quarter-final of a ranking event at the Paul Hunter Classic in Germany, his first for over ten years. Despite several good performances, he finished outside the top 64 and lost his tour card after 37 years as

12160-473: The semi-finals 0–2 against eventual champion Darren Morgan. White failed to qualify for the next two ranking events, as he lost 5–6 against Jamie Jones at the 2011 UK Championship , and 4–5 against Peter Ebdon at the German Masters . After the FFB Snooker Open White was ranked number 47. At the 2013 World Seniors Championship , White lost to Stephen Hendry in the quarter-final. He finished

12288-409: The semi-finals 0–2 against eventual champion Darren Morgan. White failed to qualify for the next two ranking events, as he lost 5–6 against Jamie Jones at the 2011 UK Championship , and 4–5 against Peter Ebdon at the German Masters . After the FFB Snooker Open White was ranked number 47. At the 2013 World Seniors Championship , White lost to Stephen Hendry in the quarter-final. He finished

12416-418: The semi-finals of the 1987 World Championship . Later that year White and Davis contested a memorable 1987 UK Championship final which Davis won 16–14. In 1988 he defeated John Campbell, Stephen Hendry and Tony Knowles to reach his fourth World Championship semi-final. He played Terry Griffiths and, trailing 11–13, lost a tied frame on a respotted black. Griffiths went on to reach the final courtesy of

12544-418: The semi-finals of the 1987 World Championship . Later that year White and Davis contested a memorable 1987 UK Championship final which Davis won 16–14. In 1988 he defeated John Campbell, Stephen Hendry and Tony Knowles to reach his fourth World Championship semi-final. He played Terry Griffiths and, trailing 11–13, lost a tied frame on a respotted black. Griffiths went on to reach the final courtesy of

12672-400: The semi-finals, where he pulled away from 4–4 to win 16–7. He played Stephen Hendry in the final and won each of the first two sessions to open up a 10–6 lead, which he extended to 12–6 and 14–8. From 14–9, White lost three successive frames from commanding positions. At 14–12, White went in-off when compiling a potentially frame-winning break. Hendry drew level at 14–14 without conceding

12800-400: The semi-finals, where he pulled away from 4–4 to win 16–7. He played Stephen Hendry in the final and won each of the first two sessions to open up a 10–6 lead, which he extended to 12–6 and 14–8. From 14–9, White lost three successive frames from commanding positions. At 14–12, White went in-off when compiling a potentially frame-winning break. Hendry drew level at 14–14 without conceding

12928-406: The semi-finals. White lost the first five frames of his semi-final with James Wattana but, from 2–6, he won 12 successive frames en route to a 16–9 victory. However he proved no match for Stephen Hendry in the final, and Hendry's century break in his first visit to the table proved portentous, as White was beaten 18–5 with a session to spare. Only John Parrott (in 1989) has suffered a heavier defeat in

13056-406: The semi-finals. White lost the first five frames of his semi-final with James Wattana but, from 2–6, he won 12 successive frames en route to a 16–9 victory. However he proved no match for Stephen Hendry in the final, and Hendry's century break in his first visit to the table proved portentous, as White was beaten 18–5 with a session to spare. Only John Parrott (in 1989) has suffered a heavier defeat in

13184-423: The single matches, and also involved a colour clearance time challenge in which two teams of doubles cleared only the colours as quickly as they could alternating shots. The exhibitions also gave members of the audience a chance to play a doubles match with the professional players. The tour started off with visits to Guildford where Chelsea Footballer John Terry played and also Southend, Watford and Durham. In April

13312-418: The sport's most prestigious title since his first attempt in 1981. Nonetheless, his consistency waned in the 2000s and a first-round defeat in the 2006 World Championship saw White drop out of the world's top 32 player rankings . White's continued slide down the rankings saw him drop to 65th but he recovered slightly to move up to no. 56 for the 2009–10 season . White is one of only ten players to have completed

13440-418: The sport's most prestigious title since his first attempt in 1981. Nonetheless, his consistency waned in the 2000s and a first-round defeat in the 2006 World Championship saw White drop out of the world's top 32 player rankings . White's continued slide down the rankings saw him drop to 65th but he recovered slightly to move up to no. 56 for the 2009–10 season . White is one of only ten players to have completed

13568-457: The tour was a maximum 147 break in Redhill by Jimmy White. In 2011, a further 30 events were held and Ronnie O'Sullivan , Kirk Stevens , Doug Mountjoy , Tony Drago joined the team. In Dundalk Jimmy White again had a maximum break, however this was from the break off without his opponent ever having a shot. In 2012, events saw Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry join the team. 'The Legends Cup'

13696-511: The way. He failed to qualify for the Shanghai Masters , losing his first qualifying match 3–5 against Liam Highfield . He won his two qualification matches for the World Open ; but lost 1–3 against Ronnie O'Sullivan in the last 32. White won the World Seniors Championship , defeating Steve Davis 4–1 in the final. At the 2010 UK Championship in December, White lost 8–9 to Stephen Hendry in

13824-408: The way. He failed to qualify for the Shanghai Masters , losing his first qualifying match 3–5 against Liam Highfield . He won his two qualification matches for the World Open ; but lost 1–3 against Ronnie O'Sullivan in the last 32. White won the World Seniors Championship , defeating Steve Davis 4–1 in the final. At the 2010 UK Championship in December, White lost 8–9 to Stephen Hendry in

13952-416: The year and that win was followed by a 10–4 victory over Hendry (after leading 9–0) in the final of the 1991 Classic . White continued his run of success with victory in the short-lived World Masters , beating Tony Drago 10–6 in the final. Steve James ended Hendry's reign as World Champion in the 1991 World Championship and White, in turn, defeated James to reach the final. He played John Parrott and

14080-416: The year and that win was followed by a 10–4 victory over Hendry (after leading 9–0) in the final of the 1991 Classic . White continued his run of success with victory in the short-lived World Masters , beating Tony Drago 10–6 in the final. Steve James ended Hendry's reign as World Champion in the 1991 World Championship and White, in turn, defeated James to reach the final. He played John Parrott and

14208-558: Was a 6–2 defeat of Ronnie O'Sullivan in the 2001 Masters and White subsequently failed to qualify for the 2001 World Championship . Ranked 11 at the start of the 2001–02 season , White performed steadily in the ranking events without reaching a semi-final. In the invitational 2002 Masters he beat Matthew Stevens 6–1 and came back from 2–5 behind to defeat O'Sullivan 6–5 in the quarter-finals. He similarly recovered from 2–5 down in his semi-final with Mark Williams but lost 5–6. He lost 3–13 in his second-round match with Matthew Stevens at

14336-558: Was a 6–2 defeat of Ronnie O'Sullivan in the 2001 Masters and White subsequently failed to qualify for the 2001 World Championship . Ranked 11 at the start of the 2001–02 season , White performed steadily in the ranking events without reaching a semi-final. In the invitational 2002 Masters he beat Matthew Stevens 6–1 and came back from 2–5 behind to defeat O'Sullivan 6–5 in the quarter-finals. He similarly recovered from 2–5 down in his semi-final with Mark Williams but lost 5–6. He lost 3–13 in his second-round match with Matthew Stevens at

14464-621: Was defeated by Cliff Thorburn . However, he won the Classic and also retained the Irish Masters title he won in 1985. White won the Classic when he beat Thorburn in the final frame after needing a snooker. Later in the year, he overcame veteran Rex Williams 10–6 to win his first Grand Prix title. White's third-ranking win – the 1987 British Open – helped him to end the 1986–87 season as World number 2, behind Steve Davis who defeated him 16–11 in

14592-467: Was defeated by Cliff Thorburn . However, he won the Classic and also retained the Irish Masters title he won in 1985. White won the Classic when he beat Thorburn in the final frame after needing a snooker. Later in the year, he overcame veteran Rex Williams 10–6 to win his first Grand Prix title. White's third-ranking win – the 1987 British Open – helped him to end the 1986–87 season as World number 2, behind Steve Davis who defeated him 16–11 in

14720-463: Was found against White, and he was cleared of any wrongdoing. White put this controversy behind him and overcame David Roe and John Parrott to reach his tenth World Championship semi-final. In his match with Stephen Hendry, White could only watch as the defending champion made a 147 break to go 8–4 in front. White recovered well to 7–8 and won three successive frames to reduce his arrears from 9–14 to 12–14. However, Hendry proved too strong and ran out

14848-463: Was found against White, and he was cleared of any wrongdoing. White put this controversy behind him and overcame David Roe and John Parrott to reach his tenth World Championship semi-final. In his match with Stephen Hendry, White could only watch as the defending champion made a 147 break to go 8–4 in front. White recovered well to 7–8 and won three successive frames to reduce his arrears from 9–14 to 12–14. However, Hendry proved too strong and ran out

14976-639: Was knocked out of the 1st round of the Pontins junior competition by John Carney. In the Lucania Junior Masters, he was beaten on frame countback but showed his class to reach the final of the Warners Open, losing to Tony Meo 2–5, having beaten John Law, John Virgo and Nick Fairall. Steve Davis beat him again, this time 4–0 in the North Ormesby Invitation (after having beaten Willie Thorne 4–0 in

15104-402: Was knocked out of the 1st round of the Pontins junior competition by John Carney. In the Lucania Junior Masters, he was beaten on frame countback but showed his class to reach the final of the Warners Open, losing to Tony Meo 2–5, having beaten John Law, John Virgo and Nick Fairall. Steve Davis beat him again, this time 4–0 in the North Ormesby Invitation (after having beaten Willie Thorne 4–0 in

15232-487: Was often truant from school from the age of eight or nine, spending more and more time at Ted Zanoncelli's snooker hall . It was around this time that White met Tony Meo , with whom he would compete in money matches in many venues. 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

15360-417: Was often truant from school from the age of eight or nine, spending more and more time at Ted Zanoncelli's snooker hall . It was around this time that White met Tony Meo , with whom he would compete in money matches in many venues. 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

15488-549: Was published. Ronnie O'Sullivan made 147 breaks in Scunthorpe, Copenhagen, Leicester and Newry. In 2017, Snooker Legends organised the World Seniors Championship for the first time. It had previously been a WPBSA sanctioned event. This paved the way for the creation of the World Seniors Tour the following season. In 2017 Snooker Legends created the World Seniors Tour for players aged 40 and above. This tour consisted of

15616-555: Was short-lived as White was soundly beaten 7–13 by eventual finalist John Parrott in the quarter-finals. White avenged this defeat later in the year by beating Parrott 18–9 in the final of the invitational World Matchplay . In 1990, White recorded a 16–14 victory over Steve Davis in the semi-finals of the World Championship . It was Davis's first defeat in the event in four years. White subsequently lost his second World Championship final 12–18 to Stephen Hendry. However, White beat Hendry 18–9 to retain his World Matchplay title later in

15744-555: Was short-lived as White was soundly beaten 7–13 by eventual finalist John Parrott in the quarter-finals. White avenged this defeat later in the year by beating Parrott 18–9 in the final of the invitational World Matchplay . In 1990, White recorded a 16–14 victory over Steve Davis in the semi-finals of the World Championship . It was Davis's first defeat in the event in four years. White subsequently lost his second World Championship final 12–18 to Stephen Hendry. However, White beat Hendry 18–9 to retain his World Matchplay title later in

15872-514: Was staged in Bedworth where a team from England and Northern Ireland beat a team from The Rest of the World 18–16. In 2012 Snooker Legends staged a series of 7 events between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White. In the first match in Croydon Ronnie made a maximum 147 break, the 3rd perfect break since the tour began. In 2013, there were 12 events held on the Snooker Legends tour. This included

16000-469: Was up 59–0 in the penultimate frame and was a red and colour away from the final. After missing a red with the rest, however, he could only watch as Higgins compiled a frame-winning 69 break. Higgins won the deciding frame that followed to reach the final. In 1984 White won the Masters , beating Terry Griffiths 9–5 in the final. He followed this success by reaching his first World Championship final. Trailing Steve Davis 4–12 after

16128-469: Was up 59–0 in the penultimate frame and was a red and colour away from the final. After missing a red with the rest, however, he could only watch as Higgins compiled a frame-winning 69 break. Higgins won the deciding frame that followed to reach the final. In 1984 White won the Masters , beating Terry Griffiths 9–5 in the final. He followed this success by reaching his first World Championship final. Trailing Steve Davis 4–12 after

16256-400: Was whitewashed in the first session 0–7. Although White managed to close the gap to 7–11, Parrott was able to seal an 18–11 victory. Parrott then overcame White 16–13 to win the 1991 UK Championship later in 1991. White started 1992 positively and picked up his second British Open title, beating Steve Davis in the semi-finals and James Wattana in the final. He won another ranking title,

16384-400: Was whitewashed in the first session 0–7. Although White managed to close the gap to 7–11, Parrott was able to seal an 18–11 victory. Parrott then overcame White 16–13 to win the 1991 UK Championship later in 1991. White started 1992 positively and picked up his second British Open title, beating Steve Davis in the semi-finals and James Wattana in the final. He won another ranking title,

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