John Parrott is a former world snooker champion and one of the most consistent performers of the game’s highly competitive 1990s era.
John Parrott – Career Snapshot
| Date of birth: | 11 May 1964 |
| Nationality: | England |
| Turned professional: | 1983 |
| Highest world ranking: | No. 2 |
| Ranking titles: | 9 |
| World Championship titles: | 1 |
| Triple Crown titles: | 2 |
| Masters appearances: | 14 |
| Maximum 147 breaks: | 1 |
John Parrott’s Snooker Career
John Parrott emerged as a prodigious talent in the early 1980s, winning back-to-back Junior Pot Black titles before turning professional in 1983. He progressed rapidly, finishing his first season ranked inside the top 20 and establishing himself as one of the most reliable young competitors on the circuit.
Parrott captured his maiden ranking title at the 1989 European Open, a breakthrough that preceded a run to the World Championship final later that season. Although heavily beaten by Steve Davis in the 1990 final, the experience proved formative rather than damaging.
The defining period of Parrott’s career arrived in 1991, when he completed a rare World and UK Championship double. Victories over Jimmy White in both finals cemented his status as one of the leading players of the era and established him among the sport’s elite.
Although he narrowly missed out on a third Triple Crown title, losing three Masters finals to Stephen Hendry, Parrott remained a constant presence at the latter stages of major tournaments. Alongside Hendry, Davis, and White, he formed part of snooker’s first recognised “Big Four”.
Across his career, Parrott won nine ranking titles and reached a career-high world ranking of number two. He was particularly effective overseas, claiming a majority of his ranking successes outside the United Kingdom. He retired from professional competition in 2010 and has since become a familiar and respected broadcasting figure.
John Parrott’s Ranking Titles
John Parrott won a total of nine ranking titles during his professional career.
| Year | Tournament |
|---|---|
| 1989 | European Open |
| 1990 | European Open |
| 1991 | World Snooker Championship |
| 1991 | Dubai Classic |
| 1991 | UK Championship |
| 1992 | Dubai Classic |
| 1994 | International Open |
| 1995 | Thailand Classic |
| 1996 | European Open |
Other Major Titles and Notable Wins
- German Masters (1998)
- Belgian Masters (1990)
- Malta Grand Prix (1994)
- Kent Cup / Classic (1988, 1992)
- Nations Cup (2000)
John Parrott and the Triple Crown
John Parrott won two Triple Crown titles during his professional career.
- World Championship: 1 title (1991)
- UK Championship: 1 title (1991)
- Masters: 0 titles
SHQ Star Rating: ★★★★★★
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