SNOOKER PLAYERS

If legendary could be used as an adjective for a snooker player from Australia , the honor should invariable go to Eddie Charlton. He was one of the most successful snooker players that the country has ever produced. Though he belonged to sporting family, he was still the first to take up this form of a sport in that chunk of talented players. A miner-turned professional, this man went onto win BBC's Pot Black Competition in 1972, 1973 and 1980. He was also a regular name in the top five rankings for almost five consecutive years. Though he couldn't win a world championship during his playing period, he is still considered a master of the game by many critiques.

Warren Simpson and Tammy Cantoni are also some of the famous players that Australia has produced. The latest to join the list is Neil Robertson. Born in the year 1982 the latest achievement of this young man is the Royal London watches Grad prix that he won in the year 2006. He reckoned the world stage in 2003 by winning the under 21 snooker championship. 2005 2006 was his best run considering the four quarter final appearances that he made in this season.

To know more about these players you could check out the links that are displayed on this page. This would take you to the sites that display the history and record of the worlds best hundred snooker players. Some of these websites also allow free download of some legendary games like the one in 1974 when Eddie challenged Rex Williams for the world title. You could also download wallpapers and themes related to your favorite snooker players. Some of the links would also gain you access to certain auction sites that sell the sticks and tables used by these players as well as their T-shirts etc. If you are a die hard fan you could also get items autographed by some of these legendaries.

Check out all these sites and you could come across some special offers for viewing the next world championship of snooker. Make sure that you don't miss out on any information here.