Anthony Hamilton (snooker player)

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Anthony Hamilton
Born	June 29, 1971
Nationality	English
Nickname(s)	The Robin Hood of Snooker, Swampy, Sheriff of Pottingham
Professional	1991 - present
Highest ranking	10 (1999/00)
2006/07 ranking	16
Career prize money	£839,705 [1]
Highest break	145 (1995 World Championship)
Best ranking performance	Runner-up: British Open 1999, China Open 2002

Anthony Hamilton (born June 29, 1971) is an English professional snooker player. He is nicknamed "The Sheriff of Pottingham" and his distinctive goatee beard has also earned him the less flattering nickname of "Swampy".

Hamilton has only reached two ranking finals, the British Open of 1999, where he lost to Fergal O'Brien, and the 2001 China Open where he was beaten by Mark Williams, 9-8. His world ranking reached number 10 the next season, the best of his 4-season run in the top 16. In 2000 he suffered a broken wrist while attempting to stop a friend beng mugged, an injury which kept him out of several tournaments and ultimately cost him a top 16 place.

Despite this, he has reached the quarter-finals of the World Championship in 2 later seasons 2002 and 2004, but has never reached the semi-final stage.

Known as a prolific break builder, Hamilton has compiled 161 competitive century breaks during his career.

Hamilton did not fare well in the 2006 World Championship, losing 10-1 in the opening round to Mark Williams. However, a strong two seasons ensured that he reclaimed a top 16 place.

Hamilton now lives in Muswell Hill, north London.