Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Snooker Player |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 05/12/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Wordsley, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Widely recognised as one of the most talented and accomplished players in snooker history. Won the World Snooker Championship seven times, a modern-era record held jointly with Stephen Hendry. Known as 'the Rocket' for his exceptional skill and speed of play. |
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Personal Life
| Challenges | Overcame imprisonment of both parents, battles with drugs, alcohol, and depression |
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| Temperament | Rebellious, moody, witty attitude; known as both the most loved and most hated player |
Family
| Father | Imprisoned for 18 years for killing another man during a bar fight |
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| Mother | Maria O'Sullivan, imprisoned for one year for tax evasion |
Career
| Professional Start | 1992, aged 16 |
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| First Ranking Title | 1993 UK Championship, aged 17 (youngest player to win a ranking title) |
| First Masters Title | 1995, aged 19 years and 69 days (youngest Masters champion) |
| First World Championship | 2001 |
| Major Records |
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| Amateur Achievements |
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| Notable Streak | Won first 38 matches after turning professional in 1992 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Supreme talent and exceptional speed; known for rapid break-building |
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| Reputation | Snooker's greatest showman; 'the People's Champion' |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began playing snooker at age 7 | |
| 2. Holds OBE (Order of the British Empire) honour | |
| 3. Has written multiple autobiographies including 'Ronnie' and 'Running' |