Edward Diggle Explained

Edward Diggle (1864–1934) was a leading professional billiard player,^[1] known as "The Mechanical Methodical Mancunian".

Diggle was a protégé of John Roberts Jr., and became his regular practice partner. He is described by cue sports historian Clive Everton as "a languid, wry man with a casual, half upright [playing] style with both legs inelegantly bent." In 1895, Diggle set the record for the break on a standard billiard table when he compiled a 985 against Roberts.^[2] Willie Smith credited Diggle's, a method to increase, as being an integral part of his own style.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Clare. Norman. E. Diggle PAST MASTERS NO. 12 - March 1984. Billiard and Snooker Heritage Collection. E.A. Clare & Son. 11 February 2016.
2. Book: Everton, Clive . 2012 . A History of Billiards. englishbilliards.org . Malmesbury . 978-0-9564054-5-6.
3. Smith. Willie. Willie Smith – His Page. The Burwat Billiard View. 1930. 3. 6–7.