John Spencer
Snooker player and sportscaster
Born
September 18th, 1935
90 years ago
Died
July 11th, 2006
19 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An English snooker player and sportscaster. Achievements in the sport included winning the World Snooker Championship three times during the 1970s. Successfully transitioned into broadcasting, providing commentary and analysis for snooker tournaments. Influenced and popularized the game through both competitive play and media presence.
Won the World Snooker Championship in 1969, 1970, and 1977
Served as a sportscaster for major snooker events
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