SNOOKER legend Jimmy 'The Whirlwind' White stormed into town for an exhibition.

White, one of the most popular stars of the game, appeared at Parr Conservative & Workingmen's Club.

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In his career White won a UK Championship, a Masters title and reached six World Snooker Championship finals.

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He has also been a World Amateur Champion, a six-red World champion, three-time World Seniors Champion, a seniors six-red World Champion and a World Doubles champion, with Alex Higgins.

White played frames against attendees at Parr 'Connie' Club.

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Steve Witkiewicz managed to beat the snooker icon on the night.

White signed autographs and posed for photographs with attendees on what was deemed a successful and entertaining evening.

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Mark Hitchen, from the club, said the event was a "great night" for the venue.

"It was another great night," he said.

"Jimmy said it was good to be back and he enjoyed played in front of a packed crowd here."

The Broad Oak Road venue has played host to numerous big sporting names for events, including former boxing world champion Carl Frampton earlier this year.