The Natural
The Story of Patsy Houlihan, the Greatest Snooker Player You Never Saw
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Product details:
- Publisher Pitch Publishing
- Date of Publication 13 April 2026
- ISBN 9781836804840
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages320 pages
- Size 198x129 mm
- Language English 700
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Short description:
The Natural is the compelling story of a great forgotten talent who potted snooker balls fast and potted them hard. Patsy Houlihan was a top amateur star in the 1950s and 60s, but the pro game was a closed shop and the likes of Patsy weren't welcome. However, in the smoke-filled snooker halls of the UK he became a legend.
MoreLong description:
The Natural: The Story of Patsy Houlihan, the Greatest Snooker Player You Never Saw is the compelling story of a man who potted balls fast and potted them hard. South Londoner Patsy Houlihan was one of the top amateurs of the 1950s and 60s as well as the greatest hustler of all time. He should have been a major player on the world stage, but the professional game was a closed shop and the likes of Patsy weren't welcome. However, in the smoke-filled snooker halls of the backstreets of working-class Britain, populated by tough men seeking to make a quick buck from the game they loved, Patsy was a folk hero and an inspiration to a generation of players, including his close friend Jimmy White. This is the story of the greatest snooker player who never reached the big time, but whose exploits, adventures and skills guaranteed him immortality in the minds and imaginations of those lucky enough to have seen him play. The Natural brings to life the story of a forgotten snooker pioneer and master entertainer.
"An outstanding book, this labour of love provides a wonderful insight into one of snooker's great mythical characters. It's also a time capsule and piece of social history, bringing to life characters and places from and places from a bygone age." More