Snooker Legends Hit Sheffield

Some exciting news today for snooker fans as it has been announced that next April, various snooker legends will be putting on a show at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield ahead of the World Championship. Click below for more details…

Introduction

Jimmy ‘Whirlwind’ White, Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins, John ‘The Entertainer’ Parrott & Cliff ‘The Grinder’ Thorburn return to the Crucible on April 8th 2010 for an evening of Snooker and Nostalgia, prior to this year’s championship. On this special evening one of them will be crowned the Crucible Legend 2010!

The Legends

Its 28 years since Alex Higgins captured the hearts of the nation by winning his second World Championship here in Sheffield. His last appearance at the Crucible was in 1994, now he’s back to give his fans one more chance to see the Hurricane blow again.

Cliff Thorburn‘s World Championship victory in 1980 made him a national hero in Canada and endeared him to millions of fans in the UK. In 1983 he achieved the first ever 147 in the tournament. In 1983 Cliff was awarded the Order of Canada.

Darling of the crucible Jimmy White is still undoubtedly one of the most popular faces in World Snooker. Still competing on the main tour, and now carving out a name for himself in the new 6 red format of the game, he still commands a full house wherever he plays. Jimmy was awarded the MBE for services to snooker in 1999.

John Parrott is familiar to millions as a regular BBC Snooker commentator, horse racing pundit and as a former captain on ‘A Question of Sport’. However the 1991 World and UK Snooker Champion is also a 3 time European Open Champion and appeared in 20 consecutive championships at the crucible from 1984 – 2004. His last appearance in the main championships was as recent as 2007 where he made the quarter finals. In 1996 John was awarded the MBE

John Virgo, ‘JV’ himself, will also be on hand as compere, host and will also entertain the crowds with some trick shots. John himself is a former UK Snooker Champion.

The Event

This event is strictly one night only. Limited VIP packages are available; this includes a champagne reception with all the players prior to the matches, a premium seat at the event and a souvenir brochure.

Plus one lucky audience member will partner a legend in a game of doubles, at the home of snooker, on the night. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable night, snooker legends… bringing legends back to the baize.