Walter Lindrum memorabilia, world champion billiard player from 1933 to 1950

Walter Lindrum was a renowned Australian billiards player who was considered one of the greatest players of all time. He was born on August 29, 1898, in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, and passed away on July 30, 1960, on the Gold Coast and was buried in Melbourne.

He came from a family of billiards players, and he began playing at a young age. He quickly developed a reputation as a prodigious talent and began competing in tournaments around Australia. He set numerous world records in the game of billiards and was undefeated in major tournaments for over a decade. His most famous feat was a run of 4,137 consecutive balls without a miss in a match that lasted five hours and 28 minutes.

Lindrum was also known for his scientific approach to the game, which involved analysing angles, spin, and other factors to calculate the optimal shot. He was a more... perfectionist who spent countless hours practicing and refining his technique.

After retiring from competitive play, Lindrum worked as a billiards coach and commentator. He was inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame in 1985, and his name remains synonymous with excellence in the sport of billiards. less...