Paul Hunter
Award Winner
1978 – 2006
Who was Paul Hunter?
Paul Alan Hunter was an English professional snooker player. His media profile developed swiftly and he became known as the "Beckham of the Baize" because of his good looks and flamboyant style.
Hunter was a three-time Masters Champion, winning the title on the deciding frame on all three occasions. Hunter compiled 114 competitive century breaks in the course of his professional career, including a personal record break of 146 compiled at the 2004 Premier League. Hunter also won three ranking titles, the British Open and the Welsh Open.
In March 2005 Hunter was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors. He died shortly before his 28th birthday in October 2006.
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- Born
- Oct 14, 1978
Leeds - Also known as
- 保罗·亨特
- Хантер, Пол
- Spouses
- Lindsey Hunter
(2004 - 2006/10/09)
- Lindsey Hunter
- Children
- Nationality
- England
- Profession
- Lived in
- Leeds
- Died
- Oct 9, 2006
Kirkwood Hospice
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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