Jackie Rea
John Joseph "Jackie" Rea (6 April 1921 – 20 October 2013) was a Northern Irish snooker player. He was the leading Irish snooker player until the emergence of Alex Higgins.
| Born | 6 April 1921 Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland |
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| Died | 20 October 2013 (aged 92) Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester |
| Sport country | Northern Ireland |
| Professional | 1947–1991 |
| Highest ranking | 48 (1983–84) |
Rea reached the semi-final of the 1952 World Championship, losing to Fred Davis. With interest in professional snooker in decline, he was one of four entries for the 1957 World Championships, and lost to John Pulman in the final. He won the 1954/1955 News of the World Snooker Tournament, winning all his eight matches and taking the first prize of £500. He continued playing professional snooker for many years, making his final appearances in 1990.
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