Chris Ross

Chris Ross (1932–2013) was a former professional snooker player. At the 1973 Norwich Union Open, he defeated Marcus Owen 4–3, before losing 0–4 to professional Eddie Charlton in the second round.

In 1976, he won the English Amateur Championship with an 11–7 victory over Roy Andrewartha in the final.

Between the English Amateur Championship in April 1976 and the IBSF World Championship in November of that year, Ross was vomiting three or four times a day, and after returning from the World Championship he later found himself unable to pick up a cue. He retired from playing snooker until adopting a different stance, and an unusual style of grip on the , with his wrist underneath the implement. He did not record any match wins in the following two seasons; Although he played in several tournaments over the next couple of seasons, his only match win came with a 6–5 victory over Bert Demarco at the 1982 Scottish Professional Championship. He died in 2013, aged 80.

Career highlights Outcome Year Championship Opponent in the final Score Ref.Runner-up 1968 English Amateur Championship 6–11 Winner 1976 English Amateur Championship 11–7