Jack Fitzmaurice
| Born | 25 April 1928[1] Solihull, England |
|---|---|
| Died | January 2005 (aged 76) Birmingham, England |
| Sport country |  England |
| Professional | 1981–2001[1] |
| Highest ranking | 32 (1982–1983)[2] |
| Best ranking finish | Last 32 (x2) |
Jack Fitzmaurice (25 April 1928 – January 2005) was an English professional snooker player.
Career
Born in Solihull, Fitzmaurice was runner-up in the English Amateur Championship in 1958, defeated 8–11 by Marcus Owen in the final.[3]
He turned professional in 1981 at the age of 53. He reached the last 32 of the
Fitzmaurice never again progressed beyond the last 32 of a ranking tournament, recording his final victory at the 1997 European Open, 5–4 over Ian Glover. Without a ranking after the 1998–99 season, he played his final match in 2001 at the World Championship, losing 0–5 to Carl Stringer, and subsequently left the tour, concluding his professional career aged 73.[1][2][3]
Personal life
Fitzmaurice died in Birmingham in January 2005, aged 76.[4]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0954854904.
- ^ ISBN 978-0993143311.
- ^ a b c Everton, Clive (February 2005). "Obituary: Jack Fitzmaurice". Snooker Scene. Birmingham: Everton's News Agency. p. 35.
- ^ a b "City snooker veteran dies.(News)". Birmingham Mail. 19 January 2005. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 – via highbeam.com.
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