Walter Lindrum
Australian billiards player (1898–1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter Albert Lindrum, OBE (29 August 1898 – 30 July 1960),[1] often known as Wally Lindrum, was an Australian professional player of English billiards who held the World Professional Billiards Championship from 1933 until his retirement in 1950. Being the first Lindrum born in Western Australia, he was named Walter Albert to have the initials of the state where he was born.[2] He was one of the most successful players ever seen in billiards,[3] with 57 world records to his credit,[4] some of which still stand.[5]
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Born | (1898-08-29)29 August 1898 Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
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Died | 30 July 1960(1960-07-30) (aged 61) Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia |
Sport country | Australia |
Professional | 1911–1950 |
Tournament wins | |
World Champion | World Billiards Championship (1933, 1934; retired uncontested in 1950) |
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