John Barrie (snooker player)

John Barrie
Born 30 June 1924
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
Died 20 April 1996 (aged 71)
Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England
Sport country  England
Professional 1945–1955, 1978–1982
Career winnings £450[1]
Highest break 101 (1948 World Championship)
Century breaks 2
Best ranking finish Last 24 (twice)

John Barrie (30 June 1924 – 20 April 1996[2])[3] was one of the leading professional billiards and snooker players from the mid-1940s. His real name was William Barrie Smith.[4]

He was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire where his family ran The White Lion Hotel.[4] He died in Kings Lynn, Norfolk aged 71.[4]

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