Product Description
The Natural: The Story of Patsy Houlihan, the Greatest Snooker Player You Never Saw Hardcover – Illustrated, 3 April 2023
SpecificationsPublisher : Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publication date : 3 April 2023
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1801504296
ISBN-13 : 978-1801504294
Item weight : 1.05 kg
Dimensions : 16 x 2.54 x 24 cm
Sample
The gripping and colourful life story of Patsy Houlihan – the greatest snooker player who never reached the big time.
South Londoner Patsy Houlihan was one of the top amateurs of the 1950s and 60s as well as the greatest hustler of all time. He should have been a major player on the world stage, but the professional game was a closed shop and the likes of Patsy weren't welcome.
However, in the smoke-filled snooker halls of the backstreets of working-class Britain, populated by tough men seeking to make a quick buck from the game they loved, Patsy was a folk hero and an inspiration to a generation of players, including his close friend Jimmy White.
Featuring exclusive interviews with other snooker legends such as Steve Davis, Tony Meo and Cliff Thorburn as well as reflections and memories from Patsy’s family, The Natural brings to life the story of a forgotten snooker pioneer and master entertainer.
