A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary

BBC SportWednesday 4 February 2026🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.

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