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Terry Griffiths was a snooker player, born on October 16, 1947 in Llanelli, United Kingdom. Terry Griffiths died on December 1, 2024 at the age of 77. Awards on record include Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
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
- Occupation
- snooker player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.terrygriffithssnooker.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry%20Griffiths
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q713009
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Terry Griffiths born?
Born October 16, 1947.
When did Terry Griffiths die?
Died December 1, 2024, aged 77.
Where was Terry Griffiths from?
Terry Griffiths was from Llanelli, United Kingdom.
What did Terry Griffiths do?
Terry Griffiths worked as snooker player.
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