John Roberts Jr (billiards player)

John Roberts Jr, by R. E. Ruddock.

John Roberts Jr (15 August 1847 – 23 December 1919) was a dominant English professional player of English billiards. He won the world professional title eight times in matches between 1870 - 1885 when it was held on a challenge basis.[1] His highest break came in 1894.[2] Roberts was also a notable manufacturer of billiards cues and tables, and promoter of the sport.[3]

  1. ^ "John Roberts Jr". Retrieved 1 October 2023 – via Billiards & Snooker Archive.
  2. ^ "The Champion's Marvellous Break of 1,392". Sporting Life. 5 May 1894. p. 3 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Norman was invoked but never defined (see the help page).