John Barrie (snooker player)

John Barrie (30 June 1924 – 20 April 1996^[1])^[2] was one of the leading professional billiards and snooker players from the mid-1940s. His real name was William Barrie Smith.^[3] He won the 1950 UK Professional Billiards Championship defeating Kingsley Kennerley 9046–5069 in the final.

John Barrie

John Barrie preparing for a massé shot
Born	30 June 1924 Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
Died	20 April 1996 (aged 71) Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England
Sport country	England
Professional	1945–1955, 1978–1982
Best ranking finish	Last 24 (x1)

He was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire where his family ran The White Lion Hotel.^[3] In his later career Barrie coached many of England's leading players including Chateriss's Albert ' Snowy' Salisbury and the future 1984 World Professional Billiards Champion Mark Wildman of Peterborough. He died in Kings Lynn, Norfolk aged 71.^[3]

Tournament wins:(1)

• 1951/1952 News of the World Snooker Tournament Qualifying Event