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Edward Diggle

1864 – 1934

Billiards player

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About Edward Diggle

Lived 1864 – 1934 (aged 69–70).

Edward Diggle (1864–1934) was an English billiards player, known as "The Mechanical Methodical Mancunian".

Diggle was a protégé of John Roberts Jr., and became his regular practice partner. He is described by cue sports historian Clive Everton as "a languid, wry man with a casual, half upright [playing] style with both legs inelegantly bent." Willie Smith credited Diggle's , a method to increase , as being an integral part of his own style.

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Important facts

Born
1864
Birth century
Died
1934

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Diggle?

Billiards player (1864–1934)

When was Edward Diggle born?

Edward Diggle was born in 1864.

When did Edward Diggle die?

Edward Diggle died in 1934.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Diggle

· Wikidata: Q23035839

· DBpedia: Edward Diggle

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