About Pat Houlihan
Lived 1929 – 2006 (aged 77). Pat Houlihan was a British snooker player.
Patrick Houlihan (7 November 1929 – 8 November 2006 ) was an English snooker player. He was born in Deptford, London.
Houlihan turned professional in 1971 at the age of 42 after many years as an amateur, including beating future world champion John Spencer 11–3 at Blackpool Tower during the 1965 English Amateur Championship final. Additionally, he lifted the BA&CC television tournament, one of snooker's first televised events.
During his professional career, his highest position in the world rankings was 18th, which he reached in 1979.
Jimmy White once referred to Houlihan as "the greatest [snooker] player I've ever seen", and Houlihan's style is seen as an influence on White's own attacking style of snooker.
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Who was Pat Houlihan?
British snooker player (1929-2006)
When was Pat Houlihan born?
Pat Houlihan was born on 7 November 1929 in Deptford.
When did Pat Houlihan die?
Pat Houlihan died on 8 November 2006.
What was Pat Houlihan's occupation?
Pat Houlihan was a snooker player.
What nationality was Pat Houlihan?
Pat Houlihan was British.
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