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Paul Alan Hunter (14 October 1978 – 9 October 2006) was an English professional snooker player. His media profile developed swiftly and he became known as the "Beckham of the Baize" because of his good looks and flamboyant style.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.standard.co.uk/sportheadlines/white-pays-tribute-to-hunter-7175278.html )〕 Hunter was a three-time Masters Champion, winning the title on the deciding frame on all three occasions. Hunter compiled 114 competitive century breaks in the course of his professional career, including a personal record break of 146 compiled at the 2004 Premier League.〔 Hunter also won three ranking titles, the British Open and the Welsh Open (twice).〔 In March 2005 Hunter was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors. He died shortly before his 28th birthday in October 2006.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/cwidaucwidkf/ )〕 ==Early life== Hunter was born in Leeds in 1978〔 and was educated at St Andrews Primary School and Cardinal Heenan High School.〔 With some encouragement from friends and family, he spent many hours practising snooker. He often travelled to Bradford to practise alongside Joe Johnson. At the age of 12 Hunter was considered an "outstanding junior talent".〔 He won many junior tournaments and at the age of 14 won the English Doubles Championship with Richard Brooke.〔 With the help of former professional snooker players Jimmy Michie and Joe Johnson, Hunter made his debut among the professionals in July 1995 at the age of 16.〔〔〔 at the age of 9 he was awarded best junior snooker of the year 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Paul Hunter (snooker player)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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