Snooker champ John Spencer, 71
Posted: Sunday, July 16th, 2006 6:58 pmJohn Spencer, a three-time world-champion snooker player whose suave elegance and assertive style of play helped elevate his sport, a form of billiards, above soccer and cricket on British television in the 1970’s, died Tuesday in Bolton, England. He was 71.
The cause was stomach cancer, Agence France-Presse reported.
Mr. Spencer gained a reputation for wielding his cue with immense power and mastering the “deep screw” shot, which involves exaggerated backspin. But it was his dapper manner, wry jokes and debonair look in the required tuxedo that drew mention. … Read full obituary
