Bob Chaperon
| Born | 18 May 1958 |
|---|---|
| Sport country |  Canada |
| Professional | 1984–1995, 1998/99, 2000/01, 2002/03 |
| Highest ranking | 26 (1990/91) |
| Career winnings | £214,546[1] |
| Highest break | 132 (1991 World Championship)[2] |
| Century breaks | 10[3] |
| Tournament wins | |
| Ranking | 1 |
Robert "Bob" Chaperon (born 18 May 1958) is a retired Canadian professional snooker and billiards player.
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Career
Chaperon's greatest achievement was winning the 1990 British Open, beating Alex Higgins 10–8 in the final.[4] He reached at least one other ranking quarter-final, the 1987 Grand Prix. He also won the World Cup with Canada in 1990 and the Canadian Snooker Championship in 1981, defeating Carey Lorraine in Ottawa.[5] He started slipping down the rankings in the 1990s and retired in 2003. He still plays in tournaments in North America.[6]
Career finals
Ranking event finals: 1 (1 title)
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent in the final | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 1990 | British Open |  Alex Higgins |
10–8 |
Amateur finals: : 2 (1 titles, 1 runner-up)
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent in the final | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 1981 | Canadian Amateur Championship | Carey Lorraine |
Unknown |
| Runner-up | 2. | 2000 | Canadian Amateur Championship | Kirk Stevens |
6–3 |
References
- ↑ http://cuetracker.net/Players/Bob-Chaperon/Career-Total-Statistics
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