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GARDNER
(Joyce, 1910-1981, Professional Billiards Player)
Fine Photograph Signed and inscribed
"Yours sincerely, Joyce Gardner, Seven Times Champion"n showing her half length seated in front of her trophies holding her cue, 6½" x 5", no place, no date, circa
She was born in Gloucester where her parents ran the Glevum Billiard hall. Joyce didn't take up billiards until the family moved to London where her father ran a billiards saloon in Holborn. Initially she took up millinery and dressmaking, but she discovered that she had a skill for potting balls whilst helping her father clear up the billiard tables.
Item Date:
1935
Stock No:
39910
£125
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