Horace Lindrum

Australian snooker champion and player

Horace Lindrum - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1912
Born

1912
113 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An accomplished snooker player from Australia, won the World Professional Snooker Championship in 1952. Achieved significant success in both national and international competitions. Played a key role in popularizing snooker during the mid-20th century. Enjoyed a lengthy career that highlighted exceptional skills and techniques.

Won the World Professional Snooker Championship in 1952

Achieved numerous national titles in Australia

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