Terry Griffiths

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.

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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

Origin

Llanelli, United Kingdom

Occupation

snooker player

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Libra / Boar

Awards & achievements

• Officer of the Order of the British Empire

• Official sitehttps://www.terrygriffithssnooker.com/
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry%20Griffiths
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q713009

Tags

• snooker player

Last updated

September 28, 2026

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