Snooker legend legally changed his name for one tournament – but broadcaster wouldn’t allow it
Snooker legend Jimmy White once legally changed his name as part of a sponsorship deal during the 2005 Masters. ‘The ...
Jimmy White’s name change by deed poll only lasted for one week before changing back
Jimmy White is one of snooker's most popular figures and was once involved in a bizarre sponsorship deal that saw him change his name by deed poll for just one week in 2005 ...
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How many 147 breaks in snooker have been made and who made them?
A look at the total number of 147 breaks ever scored in snooker history, who made them and videos of the best ones. There have been 214 maximum breaks made in professional tournament snooker ...
Jimmy White legally changed his name to play snooker but it only lasted a week
Jimmy White was willing to go to extreme lengths to promote the 2005 Masters - even if it meant changing his surname for the duration of the tournament.
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I've spent 45 years as a snooker pro and played Stephen Hendry at his peak - this is who the toughest player is
As a player Jimmy White has played all of snooker's greats. The Whirlwind memorably reached his first World Championship final in 1984 losing out to Steve Davis 18-16, before going on to reach ...
Snooker's Jimmy White legally changed his name by deed poll but it only lasted for a week
Snooker icon Jimmy White made a splash by agreeing a major sponsorship deal that saw the six-time World Championship finalist legally change his name ahead of the Masters in 2005 ...