Walter lindrum biography
Walter lindrum biography
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Walter Lindrum
Australian billiards player (–)
Lindrum, c. | |
| Born | ()29 August Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Died | 30 July () (aged&#;61) Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia |
| Sport country | &#;Australia |
| Professional | – |
| World Champion | World Billiards Championship (, ; retired uncontested in ) |
Walter Albert Lindrum, OBE (29 August – 30 July ),[1] often known as Wally Lindrum, was an Australian professional player of English billiards who held the World Professional Billiards Championship from until his retirement in 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]
Early life
Lindrum demonstrating his technique
Lindrum's grandfather, Frederick William Lindrum I, was