John Virgo
English snooker player (1946–2026)
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John Trevor Virgo (4 March 1946 – February 2026) was an English snooker commentator and professional snooker player.
After turning professional in 1976, Virgo won four professional titles, including the 1979 UK Championship, the 1980 Bombay International and the 1984 Professional Snooker League. A member of the sport's elite Top 16 for seven seasons, Virgo is also a former British Open and World Championship semi-finalist and was runner-up at the 1980 Champion of Champions and the 1984 Australian Masters.
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🇺🇸 Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and commentated on the BBC for 47 years, has died....
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