Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan (born 5 December 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands), nicknamed "the Rocket" due to his rapid playing style, is an English professional snooker player. He has been World Champion on three occasions (2001, 2004 and 2008), and is second on the all-time prize money list with career earnings of over UK£6 million, behind only Stephen Hendry. O'Sullivan has been the world's no. 1 player on five occasions, has won a total...
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Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan (born 5 December 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands), nicknamed "the Rocket" due to his rapid playing style, is an English professional snooker player. He has been World Champion on three occasions (2001, 2004 and 2008), and is second on the all-time prize money list with career earnings of over UK£6 million, behind only Stephen Hendry. O'Sullivan has been the world's no. 1 player on five occasions, has won a total of 22 ranking titles and is second on the list of competitive century breaks.
O'Sullivan is considered by many fans, critics and fellow professionals, including Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry, as the most naturally talented player in the history of the game. He has also been involved in a number of controversial incidents during his career.
O'Sullivan grew up and still lives in the exclusive Manor Road area in Chigwell, Essex and attended Wanstead High School. He started his career at an early age. He first achieved a century break at the age...
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