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John Virgo
English former professional snooker player, 1979 UK champion
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Born | (1946-03-04) 4 March 1946 (age 78) Salford, Lancashire, England |
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Sport country | England |
Nickname | JV[1] |
Professional | 1976–1994 |
Highest ranking | 10 (1979/80) |
Best ranking finish | Semi-final (x4) |
John Virgo (born 4 March 1946) is an English snookercommentator and former professional snooker player.
Virgo won four professional titles, including the 1979 UK Championship, the 1980 Bombay International and the 1984 Professional Snooker League. A member of the sport's elite Top 16 for seven seasons, Virgo is also a former British Open and World Championship semi-finalist and was runner-up of the 1980 Champion of Champions and the 1984 Australian Masters.
Snooker career
Early professional career (1973–1978)
Virgo's first notable appearance in a major tournament was during the 1973 American Pool Tournament for The Indoor League where he lo