Born | Salford, Lancashire, England | 4 March 1946
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Sport country | England |
Nickname | JV[1] |
Professional | 1976–1994 |
Highest ranking | 10 (1979/80) |
Best ranking finish | Semi-final (x4) |
John Virgo (born 4 March 1946) is an English snooker commentator and former professional snooker player. Virgo won four professional titles, including the 1979 UK Championship, the 1980 Bombay International and the 1984 Premiere League. A member of the sport's elite Top 16 for seven seasons, Virgo is also a former British Open and World Championship semi-finalist and was runner-up of the 1980 Champion of Champions and the 1984 Australian Masters.