Former world No 1 Cliff Thorburn is set to hang up his cue at 73 after a colourful snooker career
Daily MailSnooker's original 'Grinder' Cliff Thorburn is ready to pack away his cue for the last time - after a life of turbulence and triumph that merits a Hollywood blockbuster to do it justice. Rivalry between Cliff Thorburn and Alex Higgins came to a head in the 1980 'SAS final' But Thorburn has lived an exciting, glorious and occasionally dangerous life to the full. The Canadian celebrates the first ever maximum 147 break at the iconic Crucible Snooker had become the biggest draw for Thorburn and after performing well against John Spencer in exhibition matches he was recommended for the pro tour in 1973. Thornburn with stars including Steve Davis and Willie Thorne The 73-year-old has lived an exciting, glorious and occasionally dangerous life to the fullest Another Crucible high for Thorburn came in 1983 in his second-round match against Terry Griffiths, when he made the first ever maximum 147 break at the iconic theatre.
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