Post by Taxigirl on Nov 8, 2004 10:47:32 GMT
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Snooker legend Eddie Charlton has died in New Zealand at the age of 75.
The Australian, beaten in three World Championship finals, died in hospital from complications following surgery.
Charlton, who was in New Zealand for a series of exhibitions and engagements when he fell ill, won the Pot Black title three times in the 1970s.
But he narrowly missed out on the prestigious world crown, losing to England's John Pulman in 1968 and Welshman Ray Reardon in 1973 and 1975.
"Eddie was still playing the game he loved right to the end and will be best known for appearing in Pot Black," said World Pool Association president Ian Anderson.
Charlton also won the World Match Play Championship and the World Open Snooker Championship.
He is survived by five children and eight grandchildren.
Snooker legend Eddie Charlton has died in New Zealand at the age of 75.
The Australian, beaten in three World Championship finals, died in hospital from complications following surgery.
Charlton, who was in New Zealand for a series of exhibitions and engagements when he fell ill, won the Pot Black title three times in the 1970s.
But he narrowly missed out on the prestigious world crown, losing to England's John Pulman in 1968 and Welshman Ray Reardon in 1973 and 1975.
"Eddie was still playing the game he loved right to the end and will be best known for appearing in Pot Black," said World Pool Association president Ian Anderson.
Charlton also won the World Match Play Championship and the World Open Snooker Championship.
He is survived by five children and eight grandchildren.