Born | 30 June 1924 Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England |
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Died | 20 April 1996 (aged 71) Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England |
Sport country | England |
Professional | 1945–1955, 1978–1982 |
Highest break | 101 (1948 World Championship) |
Century breaks | 2 |
Best ranking finish | Last 24 (twice) |
Tournament wins | |
Non-ranking | 1 |
John Barrie (30 June 1924 – 20 April 1996) was one of the leading professional billiards and snooker players from the mid-1940s. His real name was William Barrie Smith.
He was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire where his family ran The White Lion Hotel. He died in Kings Lynn, Norfolk aged 71.