Wildcard Bar & Grill: Packed house at Sheffield charity night to see snooker legend Jimmy White in action

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It was a packed house at a Sheffield sports bar this week as punters gathered to see a legendary snooker player in action.

The Wildcard Bar & Grill, on Ecclesall Road, was filled with fans on October 29 out to see Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White’s effortless control of the table for themselves.

Wildcard Bar & Grill on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield was packed with fans on October 29 to see snooker legend Jimmy White show off his mastery of the table. Images by Lovestruck Visuals.Wildcard Bar & Grill on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield was packed with fans on October 29 to see snooker legend Jimmy White show off his mastery of the table. Images by Lovestruck Visuals.
Wildcard Bar & Grill on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield was packed with fans on October 29 to see snooker legend Jimmy White show off his mastery of the table. Images by Lovestruck Visuals. | Lovestruck Visuals

The 62-year-old gave interviews about his career and pulled off trick shots and “impossible” pots for fans who were gathered around or watching from the bar’s mezzanine level.

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Jimmy free-flowing style has made him a firm fan favourite and brought him huge success during his career.

Snooker star Jimmy White, boxer Kell Brook and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder were all under one roof for the night at Wildcard Bar & Grill.Snooker star Jimmy White, boxer Kell Brook and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder were all under one roof for the night at Wildcard Bar & Grill.
Snooker star Jimmy White, boxer Kell Brook and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder were all under one roof for the night at Wildcard Bar & Grill. | Lovestruck Images

He’s made it to six World Snooker Championship finals but the sport’s biggest prize has always eluded him, with a thrilling final frame defeat to Stephen Hendry in 1994 the closest he has come to date.

He has also enjoyed huge success on the seniors’ tour, winning the World Seniors Championship a record four times.

The night raised more than £1,700 in aid of Eden Dora Trust, a charity that supports children with encephalitis.

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A live auction was held with a top prize included playing a frame against the legend himself - which even saw the Blades bossChris Wilder bidding to win. Goalkeeper Paddy Kenny and boxer Kell Brook were also in attendance.

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