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My Take
Terry Griffiths fascinates me as a study in patience. Turning professional at 30, an age when most athletes are winding down, he first quietly stacked up amateur titles before making his move. Snooker rewards a calm, calculating mind, and Griffiths seemed to embody that measured temperament. What moves me most is his second act as a coach and commentator, shaping the players who followed him. The OBE was well earned. When he passed in 2024, the game lost a craftsman who proved there is no expiry date on ambition. I find his unhurried, self-made path genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Terry Griffiths
- Name (Japanese)
- テリー・グリフィス
- Reading
- てりー・ぐりふぃす
- Born
- October 16, 1947 – December 1, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Llanelli, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- snooker player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.terrygriffithssnooker.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry%20Griffiths
Frequently asked questions
When was Terry Griffiths born?
October 16, 1947 – December 1, 2024.
Where is Terry Griffiths from?
Terry Griffiths is from Llanelli, United Kingdom.
What does Terry Griffiths do?
Terry Griffiths works as snooker player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.