Cliff Wilson

[edit] Biography

Cliff Wilson (May 10, 1934 – 1994) was a professional snooker player.

Wilson was a talented amateur who grew up in the same town, Tredegar, as his friend and rival Ray Reardon. He won the National Under-19 Championship in 1952 and 1953, and the Welsh Amateur Championship in 1956.

Snooker's popularity was on the wane at this time. Wilson became disillusioned with the game and gave up snooker completely for fifteen years. His interest rekindled in the early 1970s, and he finally turned professional in 1979, aged 45. He broke into the top sixteen for one season, 1988/89.

Many commentators believe that Wilson could have done in the 50s and 60s what Higgins was to do in the 70s, but the decline of professionalism stopped him.

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[edit] Tournament Wins

None

[edit] Rankings

• World Number 1: Never
• Highest Ranking: 16 (1988)

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