Paul Hunter (snooker player), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul Hunter (snooker player)

English snooker player

Date of Birth: 14-Oct-1978

Place of Birth: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 09-Oct-2006

Profession: snooker player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Paul Alan Hunter (14 October 1978 – 9 October 2006) was a British professional snooker player.
His media profile developed swiftly and he became known as the "Beckham of the Baize" because of his good looks and flamboyant style.Hunter was a three-time Masters Champion (2001, 2002 and 2004), winning the title on the deciding frame on all three occasions.
Hunter compiled 114 competitive century breaks in the course of his professional career, including a personal record break of 146 compiled at the 2004 Premier League.
Hunter also won three ranking titles: the Welsh Open in 1998 and 2002 and the British Open in 2002.
He was a World Championship semi-finalist in 2003.
During the 2004/2005 season, he attained a career-high ranking of number four in the world. In March 2005 Hunter was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumours.
He died shortly before his 28th birthday in October 2006.
In 2016, the Masters trophy was renamed in his honour.