Ray Edmonds
Ray Edmonds (born 25 April 1936 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire) is a former English professional player of English billiards and snooker. He twice won the World Amateur Snooker title, and won the World Professional Billiards Championship in 1985.
| Born | 25 April 1936 Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England |
|---|---|
| Sport country |  England |
| Professional | 1978–1997 |
| Highest ranking | 28 (1980–1982) |
| Career winnings | £61,664 |
| Highest break | 121: 1985 British Open |
| Century breaks | 7 |
| Best ranking finish | Last 16 (1988 Grand Prix) |
Playing career
Edmonds first played snooker as an amateur, winning the World Amateur crown in 1972 and 1974.[1] After turning professional he reached the World Snooker Championship on four occasions in 1980, 1981, 1985 and 1986, on each occasion losing in the first round.[2]
Edmonds became World Professional Billiards Champion in 1985.[3] This gives him the unique distinction of being the only player to have won this title as well as two World Amateur titles at snooker.
Post-retirement
Edmonds set up the Ray Edmonds Snooker Centre in Grimsby in December 1983.[1] He has worked also a snooker commentator with both ITV[1] and the BBC,[3] before retiring in 2004.[1] He now resides in Spain.
References
- "About Us - Ray Edmonds Snooker Centre". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
- For 1980 performance: "World Championship 1980". Global Snooker. Archived from the original on 9 March 2011. For 1981 performance: "World Championship 1981". Global Snooker. Archived from the original on 28 December 2010. For 1985 performance: "World Championship 1985". Global Snooker. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. For 1986 performance: "World Championship 1986". Global Snooker. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012.
- Jack Karnehm - Obituaries | Independent