John Roberts Jr (billiards player)

John Roberts Jr
John Roberts Jr, by R. E. Ruddock
Sport countryEngland
World Billiards ChampionApril 1870, May 1870, January 1871, May 1875, December 1875, May 1877, February 1885, April 1885, June 1885


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. His highest break came in 1894. Roberts was also a notable manufacturer of billiards cues and tables, and promoter of the sport.

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