John Parrott

About

John Parrott is a renowned English professional snooker player, born on May 11, 1964, in Liverpool. He turned professional in 1983 and quickly rose through the ranks, achieving his first ranking title at the 1989 European Open. Parrott's most notable achievement was winning the World Snooker Championship in 1991, defeating Jimmy White in the final. This victory was part of a historic double, as he also won the UK Championship that year, making him one of only five players to achieve this feat in the same year. Parrott's career highlights include nine ranking titles and a highest world ranking of number two. He was known for his consistency, reaching the quarter-finals of the World Championship seven times between 1992 and 1999. Parrott is also celebrated for his television presence, notably as a team captain on the BBC sports quiz "A Question of Sport." His expertise in "cueball near cushion" shots earned him the nickname "The Entertainer." Despite never regaining the World Championship title, Parrott remains a respected figure in snooker history.