Introduction
Paul Hunt, on October 14, 1995 and converted the professional billiards player Paul Hunt, on October 14, 1995 and converted the professional billiards player . in 1998, he successfully gained Welsh Open champion, in the same year he also will embrace the bosom of the British Open champion in 1998, he successfully gained Welsh Open champion, in the same year he also will embrace the bosom of the British Open champion .
Order Hunt truly made his mark on history, in his three Masters snooker champion, he respectively in 2001, 2002 and 2004, three in the adverse circumstances of the case a comeback Order Hunt truly made his mark on history, in his three Masters snooker champion, he respectively in 2001, 2002 and 2004, three in the adverse circumstances of the case a comeback . dominated the Masters in 2001, Hunter in a 3 - 7 under unfavourable conditions made it 10 - 9 win, O 'Brien reversed; in 2002,Hunter's law is obeyed in the range of 0 - 5 if the final 10 - 9 win over Williams' stunning win; in 2004, Hunt 2 - 7, the final 10 - 9 defeat of O 'Sullivan, who scored a hat - trick for dominated the Masters in 2001, Hunter in a 3 - 7 under unfavourable conditions made it 10 - 9 win, O 'Brien reversed; in 2002,Hunter's law is obeyed in the range of 0 - 5 if the final 10 - 9 win over Williams' stunning win; in 2004, Hunt 2 - 7, the final 10 - 9 defeat of O 'Sullivan, who scored a hat - trick for .
2004, Hunt was diagnosed with a rare form of neuroendocrine cancer, in International the tsu's care, Paul underwent 6 months of chemotherapy, but his odds, freezing his score, but the billiards lighting field of Beckham ultimately failed to escape the clutches of 2004, Hunt was diagnosed with a rare form of neuroendocrine cancer, in International the tsu's care, Paul underwent 6 months of chemotherapy, but his odds, freezing his score, but the billiards lighting field of Beckham ultimately failed to escape the clutches of . cancer on 9 October 2006, three snooker Masters champion Paul Hunter died of cancer,Aged just 27, cancer on 9 October 2006, three snooker Masters champion Paul Hunter died of cancer,Aged just 27, .
April 25, 2011, "Hunter" in snooker at the Crucible temple Kang Garden fans interact area was formally confirmed from April 25, 2011, "Hunter" in snooker at the Crucible temple Kang Garden fans interact area was formally confirmed from . 10: 30 to 19 points, and thronged ceaselessly by snooker legend and fans here celebrating the future 10: 30 to 19 points, and thronged ceaselessly by snooker legend and fans here celebrating the future .
, every year during the world championships, people can be in such a way to commemorate the death of someone so talented , every year during the world championships, people can be in such a way to commemorate the death of someone so talented . 1 1.
Sports Experience
Paul Hunt is a graduate of a school in Leeds Paul Hunt is a graduate of a school in Leeds . in the family and friends encouraged him, Hunter spent much of his time practising billiards in the family and friends encouraged him, Hunter spent much of his time practising billiards .
at only 12 years old, he came over at billiards talent at only 12 years old, he came over at billiards talent . seasoned professional coach Jimmy Michie and Joe Johnson, a former world champion, under the guidance of this Leeds teenager in July 1995, just turned 16 when he became a professional snooker player seasoned professional coach Jimmy Michie and Joe Johnson, a former world champion, under the guidance of this Leeds teenager in July 1995, just turned 16 when he became a professional snooker player .
in January 1996, the Hunter in the British championship games to 9 - 4 victory over the then world number Alan Mike in January 1996, the Hunter in the British championship games to 9 - 4 victory over the then world number Alan Mike . Myners made headlines in 1996,In his 17 years and 3 months, he was in the Wales Open on broke into the top four, becoming the youngest entered four player Myners made headlines in 1996,In his 17 years and 3 months, he was in the Wales Open on broke into the top four, becoming the youngest entered four player .
the same in 1996, he was in the British championship in succession to 9 - 0 defeat of West Berlin, Thorne, 9 - 5 decision from James wattana, 9 to 7 Defeat Terry Murphy are among the quarter - finals, the final - a 5 - 9 are champion Stephen Hendry beat the same in 1996, he was in the British championship in succession to 9 - 0 defeat of West Berlin, Thorne, 9 - 5 decision from James wattana, 9 to 7 Defeat Terry Murphy are among the quarter - finals, the final - a 5 - 9 are champion Stephen Hendry beat . Hunter's outstanding performance earned him his high acclaim, and earned an invitation to participate in the 1997 Benson and Hedges Masters of the wild card in first round of the Hunter's outstanding performance earned him his high acclaim, and earned an invitation to participate in the 1997 Benson and Hedges Masters of the wild card in first round of the .
although he's 1 - 5 by Mark Williams beat,But this is his win at Newbury brilliant although he's 1 - 5 by Mark Williams beat,But this is his win at Newbury brilliant . Hunter started the first ranking event win was in the 1998 Welsh Open, defeating him at least 7 players to win championships and Hunter started the first ranking event win was in the 1998 Welsh Open, defeating him at least 7 players to win championships and .
while Paul Vickers, rich Neil Coles, Steve Davis and Nigel Bond, Alan Mike Myners and Peter Ebdon all successive defeat in this only 19 - year - old men, and finally to his 9 - 5 decision from the World Cup champion John Higgins while Paul Vickers, rich Neil Coles, Steve Davis and Nigel Bond, Alan Mike Myners and Peter Ebdon all successive defeat in this only 19 - year - old men, and finally to his 9 - 5 decision from the World Cup champion John Higgins . immediately in 1986 and entered the British Championship in Bournemouth, reached the semi - finalsSnooker Association and was elected reporter of the year of the best young players in the immediately in 1986 and entered the British Championship in Bournemouth, reached the semi - finalsSnooker Association and was elected reporter of the year of the best young players in the .
Hunter first appeared in the top of the snooker - Crewe Zebulun Theatre is a venue for the 1999, he was in the first round, 10 - 8 before falling to eventual champion Stephen Hendry Hunter first appeared in the top of the snooker - Crewe Zebulun Theatre is a venue for the 1999, he was in the first round, 10 - 8 before falling to eventual champion Stephen Hendry . final in 1999 / 2000 season world ranked 12 final in 1999 / 2000 season world ranked 12 .
after the Champions League in 1999 / 2000, 2000 / 1 season with his world ranking fell to 14th place in the after the Champions League in 1999 / 2000, 2000 / 1 season with his world ranking fell to 14th place in the . in a subsequent season of his six games over the course of the match to enter the quarter - finals and beyond, shows his true strength in a subsequent season of his six games over the course of the match to enter the quarter - finals and beyond, shows his true strength .
he successively in the Welsh Open and was runner - up,British Open broke into the top four, and in the Grand Prix and China Open in the quarter - finals, but his most brilliant than Benson and Hedges Masters 2001 Benson and Hedges Masters (also known as the Wembley Masters), Hunter in the eighth game in a 6 - 5 decision from his confidants and defending champion Matthew Stevens, a quarter of the match at 6 - 3 win over Peter Ebdon, 6 - 4 in the semifinals to beat Stephen Hendry, the last in the final in 3 to 7, in the following six games four times in a century, so,10 - 9 to beat Phileas Fogg's 2001 Benson and Hedges Masters (also known as the Wembley Masters), Hunter in the eighth game in a 6 - 5 decision from his confidants and defending champion Matthew Stevens, a quarter of the match at 6 - 3 win over Peter Ebdon, 6 - 4 in the semifinals to beat Stephen Hendry, the last in the final in 3 to 7, in the following six games four times in a century, so,10 - 9 to beat Phileas Fogg's .
Blane is the key game of 11 innings, and Hunter were thought to be 3 - 8 defeat, successfully overturned to a 4 - to 7 Blane is the key game of 11 innings, and Hunter were thought to be 3 - 8 defeat, successfully overturned to a 4 - to 7 . 2002, mental health, Paul Hunt, a comeback, also had a thrilling match after his title 2002, mental health, Paul Hunt, a comeback, also had a thrilling match after his title .
8 score one of the game in a 6 - 5 defeat of Stephen Lee after, Hunt and Peter Ebdon in the quarter - finals in the battle to the final round of the battle in the semifinals 8 score one of the game in a 6 - 5 defeat of Stephen Lee after, Hunt and Peter Ebdon in the quarter - finals in the battle to the final round of the battle in the semifinals . also struggled to beat Alan also struggled to beat Alan .
Mike Mai's most memorable match was his swansong in the 5 - 0 behind to secure a stunning turnaround in again,10 - 9 victory over Mark Williams in the championship for Mike Mai's most memorable match was his swansong in the 5 - 0 behind to secure a stunning turnaround in again,10 - 9 victory over Mark Williams in the championship for . also made history by becoming the third consecutive twice won the Benson and Hedges Masters titlist also made history by becoming the third consecutive twice won the Benson and Hedges Masters titlist .
2002 is the Hunter's magic year, Hunter also defeated the previous year to a 9 - 2 in the final he defeated Ken Doherty, has won his second Welsh Open champion 2002 is the Hunter's magic year, Hunter also defeated the previous year to a 9 - 2 in the final he defeated Ken Doherty, has won his second Welsh Open champion . in the 2002 British Open, he continued his victory, 9 - 4 win over Alan Mike Myners won his third career ranking event winner in the 2002 British Open, he continued his victory, 9 - 4 win over Alan Mike Myners won his third career ranking event winner .
2003, however he did not continue his in the Benson and Hedges Masters glory, in the semi - final6 - 3 defeat to the years ahead of that year and was runner - up champion Mark Williams 2003, however he did not continue his in the Benson and Hedges Masters glory, in the semi - final6 - 3 defeat to the years ahead of that year and was runner - up champion Mark Williams . in 2003 at the World Snooker Championships, he won 10 - 5 decision from McAlister Carter, 13 - 6 victory over Matthew Stevens, a 13 - 12, beating defending champion Peter Ebdon then reached the semi - finals of the in 2003 at the World Snooker Championships, he won 10 - 5 decision from McAlister Carter, 13 - 6 victory over Matthew Stevens, a 13 - 12, beating defending champion Peter Ebdon then reached the semi - finals of the .
in the semifinals, he's 15 - 9 lead to half this race the best player, Ken Doherty, and Doherty's sorcery, excelled at the remaining nine games to win - for - 8 from the inside, to prevent him from reaching the final for the first time in the semifinals, he's 15 - 9 lead to half this race the best player, Ken Doherty, and Doherty's sorcery, excelled at the remaining nine games to win - for - 8 from the inside, to prevent him from reaching the final for the first time . 2003 / 2004 season, Hunter usher in the climax of my career,got one championship, 4 games in the semifinals and three events into the quarter - finals in two consecutive years of 2003 / 2004 season, Hunter usher in the climax of my career,got one championship, 4 games in the semifinals and three events into the quarter - finals in two consecutive years of .
the season ranked ninth after his career first in the rankings for the top eight the season ranked ninth after his career first in the rankings for the top eight . 2003 / 2004 season, Hunter's biggest achievement is third in the four years won the Benson and Hedges Masters champion 2003 / 2004 season, Hunter's biggest achievement is third in the four years won the Benson and Hedges Masters champion .
finals was his best Masters, one of the race, Ronnie O 'Sullivan in the game, who is leading in the finals was his best Masters, one of the race, Ronnie O 'Sullivan in the game, who is leading in the . fact, Hunter 0 - 2, 1 - 6, 2 - 7, 6 - 8, 7 to 9 backward, and won the last three games, winning a career - high sixth title,while three Masters winner, were decisive in determining winner, really enjoy a reversal of the king, with the title of " fact, Hunter 0 - 2, 1 - 6, 2 - 7, 6 - 8, 7 to 9 backward, and won the last three games, winning a career - high sixth title,while three Masters winner, were decisive in determining winner, really enjoy a reversal of the king, with the title of ".
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Family Life
In the summer of 2004, Paul Hunt, and Lindsay's, a beauty therapist, married in Jamaica In the summer of 2004, Paul Hunt, and Lindsay's, a beauty therapist, married in Jamaica . Proud Partners of 26 December 2005, the first and only child is Evan Ross, weighing 8 lbs 2 oz.
Died Of Illness
On 6 April 2005, Hunter announced that he is suffering from malignant endocrine gland tumors, is a rare type of gastric cancer, World Snooker spokesman said: "Paul will receive, during the treatment, as well as follow - up to the fans and support his trust, and that his firm and optimism can conquer disease, to continue his career On 6 April 2005, Hunter announced that he is suffering from malignant endocrine gland tumors, is a rare type of gastric cancer, World Snooker spokesman said: "Paul will receive, during the treatment, as well as follow - up to the fans and support his trust, and that his firm and optimism can conquer disease, to continue his career ." The following season he returned to the game of snooker, in the Grand Prix before the match only practiced a couple of weeks, and three days before the contest entries, but it was a frustrating defeat against Rory McLeod's " The following season he returned to the game of snooker, in the Grand Prix before the match only practiced a couple of weeks, and three days before the contest entries, but it was a frustrating defeat against Rory McLeod's .
. Hunter is a former smoker he started chemotherapy,and after the start of treatment efforts to change the habits and Hunter is a former smoker he started chemotherapy,and after the start of treatment efforts to change the habits and .
in 2005 at the World Snooker Championship with a 5 - 10 defeat by Neil Robertson after he fell in the rankings prior to the current name of in 2005 at the World Snooker Championship with a 5 - 10 defeat by Neil Robertson after he fell in the rankings prior to the current name of . 32 Hunt and treated slowly, he was often in pain 32 Hunt and treated slowly, he was often in pain .
on 27 July 2006, the World Professional Billiards Alliance members voted to retain the Hunter in the world rankings, down so he could receive treatment, he was ranked at position 34 of the stay on 27 July 2006, the World Professional Billiards Alliance members voted to retain the Hunter in the world rankings, down so he could receive treatment, he was ranked at position 34 of the stay . on 9 October 2006, from his 28th birthday still has five days to go, Hunter in Highfield, gave birth to a baby girl who died when on 9 October 2006, from his 28th birthday still has five days to go, Hunter in Highfield, gave birth to a baby girl who died when .
12 October 2006,Snooker League Cup before the game, players Jimmy White, Ronnie O 'Sullivan, Ken Doherty and Ding Junhui, along with referee Alan Chamberlain and commentators Willy Thorne and Phil Yates have a minute of silence to commemorate the Hunt superstar, the site also aired a tribute video after 12 October 2006,Snooker League Cup before the game, players Jimmy White, Ronnie O 'Sullivan, Ken Doherty and Ding Junhui, along with referee Alan Chamberlain and commentators Willy Thorne and Phil Yates have a minute of silence to commemorate the Hunt superstar, the site also aired a tribute video after ., Stephen Hendry, Mark Williams, Matthew Stevens and Ken Doherty's proposal to the Masters of the Hunt named to commemorate his , Stephen Hendry, Mark Williams, Matthew Stevens and Ken Doherty's proposal to the Masters of the Hunt named to commemorate his .
dated 19 October 2006, Hunter's funeral in Leeds Parish Church on dated 19 October 2006, Hunter's funeral in Leeds Parish Church on . many famous snooker players attended the ceremony.His friend Matthew Stevens as he acted as pallbearer 
To Mourn The Death Of The Superstar
World Snooker chairman Sir Rodney Walker said: "I believe everyone has seen him and his millions of fans will join me in Lindsay, his parents, family and friends my deepest condolences to the World Snooker chairman Sir Rodney Walker said: "I believe everyone has seen him and his millions of fans will join me in Lindsay, his parents, family and friends my deepest condolences to the . Paul has it all, he is a brilliant and talented, handsome, charming, rich and a beautiful wife Paul has it all, he is a brilliant and talented, handsome, charming, rich and a beautiful wife .
We have seen him rise We have seen him rise . Hunter's death means the entire sessions of snooker and his family are a blow, we always cherish the memory of his Hunter's death means the entire sessions of snooker and his family are a blow, we always cherish the memory of his .
" Stephen Hendry said:"I was completely shocked when " Stephen Hendry said:"I was completely shocked when . he has a young wife and his future was way ahead of him he has a young wife and his future was way ahead of him .
owner is the prospect of his sad owner is the prospect of his sad ." 1991 World Championships, BBC snooker commentator John Parrott said: "For the sport of snooker, Paul's death was a huge loss, but the rest of the family but a dent " 1991 World Championships, BBC snooker commentator John Parrott said: "For the sport of snooker, Paul's death was a huge loss, but the rest of the family but a dent .
Paul into a game and always with a smile he was so optimistic Paul into a game and always with a smile he was so optimistic . I have never heard him moan about I have never heard him moan about .
. We will be deeply missed by his" Jimmy White, six times world champion,When he heard the news, revealed he is in talks over Hunter of charities: "I'm in the middle of an exhibition from one person to charity has donated 1 million pounds, and then I heard the news in his We will be deeply missed by his" Jimmy White, six times world champion,When he heard the news, revealed he is in talks over Hunter of charities: "I'm in the middle of an exhibition from one person to charity has donated 1 million pounds, and then I heard the news in his .
Snooker Snooker on the edge of the stage like a tiger, but left the table you verier rogue would be polite guy Snooker Snooker on the edge of the stage like a tiger, but left the table you verier rogue would be polite guy . whether he win or lose, he immediately changed back to the original physical and mental health, Paul Hunt, and this is very difficult to let go of the whether he win or lose, he immediately changed back to the original physical and mental health, Paul Hunt, and this is very difficult to let go of the .
It's difficult for me to tell you how much he particularly It's difficult for me to tell you how much he particularly ." Ken Doherty, 1997 world champion, says Hunter 'is a great player', and represents a moment of silence:"This is a very sad day, not just to the snooker world, but for the whole sporting world " Ken Doherty, 1997 world champion, says Hunter 'is a great player', and represents a moment of silence:"This is a very sad day, not just to the snooker world, but for the whole sporting world .
We've lost players and best friend We've lost players and best friend ." He added, "- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - before he was diagnosed with the disease later, " He added, "- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - before he was diagnosed with the disease later, .
stunned everyone he is so young, we all thought he can recover by stunned everyone he is so young, we all thought he can recover by . language fails to express his family. Facing the prospect of his pain, but he will live forever in our memories, we pray for him
" Mark Williams said: "There has been a champion in paradise " Mark Williams said: "There has been a champion in paradise ."".
Honorary Award
1996 - 1998 Welsh Open Welsh Open champion,Snooker Association elected journalist of the year of the best young players in the 1996 - 1998 Welsh Open Welsh Open champion,Snooker Association elected journalist of the year of the best young players in the . 1998 British Championship outside the top four at the 2000 British Open to finish outside the top four at the 2001 World Championships last 16 2001 Welsh Open finalist in 2001 four England 2001 Benson and Hedges Masters Champion 2002 Benson and Hedges Masters Champion 2002 Welsh Open champion in 2003 and 2004 World Championships in the last four of the Benson and Hedges Masters Champion 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award 1998 British Championship outside the top four at the 2000 British Open to finish outside the top four at the 2001 World Championships last 16 2001 Welsh Open finalist in 2001 four England 2001 Benson and Hedges Masters Champion 2002 Benson and Hedges Masters Champion 2002 Welsh Open champion in 2003 and 2004 World Championships in the last four of the Benson and Hedges Masters Champion 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.
Event Recording
2001: In the final 7 - 3 down to win the final 10 - 9 victory over O 'Brien won the Wembley Masters champion 2001: In the final 7 - 3 down to win the final 10 - 9 victory over O 'Brien won the Wembley Masters champion . 2002: at Wembley victory, this time in the range of 0 - 5 down to the latercomers surpass the formers, of the final 10 - 9 victory over Mark Williams 2002: at Wembley victory, this time in the range of 0 - 5 down to the latercomers surpass the formers, of the final 10 - 9 victory over Mark Williams .
won the Welsh Open and British Open champion won the Welsh Open and British Open champion . 2002: China Open, with a career - best single - rod double: 143: 2003: enter the World Championship semi - finalist in 15 - 9 lead 17 - 16 defeat by Ken Doherty 2002: China Open, with a career - best single - rod double: 143: 2003: enter the World Championship semi - finalist in 15 - 9 lead 17 - 16 defeat by Ken Doherty .
2004:In the finals after beating Ronnie O 'Sullivan for his third Masters title 2004:In the finals after beating Ronnie O 'Sullivan for his third Masters title . Wembley on 14 April 2005: after debut, a 3 - 0 in the final with Jimmy White in the League Cup in the game 3 - 3 Ping Wembley on 14 April 2005: after debut, a 3 - 0 in the final with Jimmy White in the League Cup in the game 3 - 3 Ping .
15 April 2005: confirmed their participation in the 2005 World Championships, but lost to Michael Holt 15 April 2005: confirmed their participation in the 2005 World Championships, but lost to Michael Holt . October 2005: In the German Open last - 16 tie at the bernab u October 2005: In the German Open last - 16 tie at the bernab u .
December 2005: at the British Championships and reached the third round December 2005: at the British Championships and reached the third round . April 2006: Hunter,In the World Championship first - round Australian Robertson 10 - 5 to Defeat April 2006: Hunter,In the World Championship first - round Australian Robertson 10 - 5 to Defeat .
2006 Jul: In the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association alliance after consultation, to Hunt a year to be used in the treatment of diseases, most of his recent rankings would be frozen, 2006 Jul: In the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association alliance after consultation, to Hunt a year to be used in the treatment of diseases, most of his recent rankings would be frozen, . but now frozen rank to have any meaning but now frozen rank to have any meaning .
