Gary Wilkinson (snooker player) Gary Wilkinson (snooker player) Gary Wilkinson (born 7 April 1966) is an English former professional snooker player. Wilkinson turned professional in 1987. In 1988 he won the non-ranking WPBSA Invitation Event beating Alex Higgins 5-4 in the final. He climbed the rankings to reach the no. 5 spot in the world within four seasons. He failed to sustain these results and has never won a ranking tournament, losing in the final of the British Open and the 1992 Scottish Masters as well as four semi-finals. He spent a decade in the top 32, but without reaching a ranking semi-final after
Sean O'Neill (snooker player) capital of £40, O’Neill successfully made £2000 in the first 2 months. He continued growing his business and made a fortune. O’Neill's love of snooker started to develop after his father bought him his first snooker table at the age of 4. At the age of 16, his interest shifted into professional snooker, becoming one of the most well-known amateur snooker player in the world, winning major junior tournaments both domestic, regional, and worldwide. O'Neill started his snooker career in 1995 when he became the Northern Ireland Under 14 Champion, which led to his victories in the Northern Ireland Under