Eddie Charlton

Edward Francis Charlton, AM (31 October 1929 – 8 November 2004) was an Australian professional snooker and English billiards player. He remains the only player to have been world championship runner-up in both snooker and billiards without winning either title. He later became a successful marketer of sporting goods launching a popular brand of billiard room equipment bearing his name.

This article is about the Australian snooker player. For the English squash player, see Eddie Charlton (squash player).

Eddie Charlton
AM
Born(1929-10-31)31 October 1929
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Died8 November 2004(2004-11-08) (aged 75)
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Sport country Australia
NicknameSteady Eddie
Professional1963–1995
Highest ranking3 (1976–1981)
Best ranking finishRunner-up (x1)
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