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Jimmy 'The Whirlwind' White – considered by many to be the greatest natural talent snooker has ever seen – was a protégé of Alex Higgins and mirrored his fast, attacking, gun-slinging style both on and off the table.

A lovable South London uncut diamond, 'Artful Dodger' Jimmy captivated the hearts of millions with his raw, unpolished cheeky persona. Like Alex he was regularly in trouble with his drinking and drug taking but unlike the Hurricane he always emerged smelling of roses – probably roses nicked from the back of Covent Garden to give to his childhood sweetheart Maureen.

Decent and loyal Jimmy would end up as Alex’s only real friend in the game.