Gary Owen (snooker)
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| Gary Owen | ||
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| Born | 1929 Tumble, South Wales |
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| Died | 1995 Southport,Queensland,Australia |
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| Nationality | Welsh | |
| Professional | 1968-? | |
| Highest ranking | 10 (1976/77) | |
| Highest break | 147 | |
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| Non-ranking events | First World Amateur Snooker Champion | |
Gary Owen (born Tumble 1929), (died, Brisbane 1995), was a Welsh snooker player.
His greatest achievement was reaching the final of the World Championship in 1969. He lost to John Spencer 37-24.
Owen emigrated to Australia in the early 1970s, and died in 1995.
