Edward Diggle (1864–1934) was a leading professional billiard player,[1] known as "The Mechanical Methodical Mancunian".
He is described by cue sports historian Clive Everton as "a languid, wry man with a casual, half upright [playing] style with both legs inelegantly bent.
"[2]: 43 In 1895, Diggle set the record for the break on a standard billiard table when he compiled a 985 against Roberts.
[2]: 36 Willie Smith credited Diggle's top of the table, a method to increase breaks, as being an integral part of his own style.
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