2008Nominee
Best Performance
Jimmy White - The One & Only
Willie Thorne
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Anstey, Leicestershire
March 4, 1954
Biography
Willie Thorne (4 March 1954 – 17 June 2020) was an English professional snooker player. He won one ranking title, the 1985 Classic. He also reached the final of the 1985 UK Championship, losing 16–14 to Steve Davis after leading 13–8. He was noted for his break-building, and was among the first players to compile 100 century breaks. He earned the nickname "Mr Maximum". After retiring as a player, Thorne became a snooker commentator, primarily for the BBC.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
Nominee
Best Performance
Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots
2002Winner
Best Performance
When Snooker Ruled the World
Career Highlights
2017Highlight
Best Performance
Gatwick Gangsters
2020Highlight
Best Performance
Touching The Blue
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Gatwick Gangsters