Walter Lindrum

"The greatest billiards player who ever lived." - Sir Donald Bradman.

Walter Lindrum

Held the World Professional Billiards Championship from 1933 until 1950.

Walter Lindrum

Set 57 world records in billiards, some of which still stand.

Walter Lindrum

Inducted into The Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 and elevated to “Legend of Australian Sport” in 1998.

Walter Lindrum - The Official Website

Walter “Wally” Lindrum was thought by many as the greatest billiards champion the world has ever known. There is not another sportsman in history that has as many records that remain unbroken. This website is dedicated to the loving memory of Walter Lindrum, one of Australia’s greatest sporting legends. Our mission is to ensure that Walter's remarkable talent along with his unbeaten records in the game of billiards are never forgotten, help promote Australian cue sports, and inspire those that have a love and passion for Billiards to achieve great success in the sport.

- Tammy Lindrum, Great-niece of Walter Lindrum. Managing Director and Founder of Lindrum Legends. Registered company & Trademark owner of Walter Albert Lindrum, Dolly Lindrum and Lindrum Legends

TIMELINE

Walter Lindrum

57 World Records in Billiards Raised over £2 million for Charity

Presenting the research project of a lifetime. The story of the greatest billiards player of all time. Covering his unique upbringing, illustrious career, and post-retirement charitable endeavours, this is a testament to a man who gave the sport and his country his very best.

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Billards Records

A Record-Breaking Tour

In the final match of the Manchester 1930 tour against Willie Smith, two-time world billliards champion, Walter Lindrum set numerous records: the highest individual aggregate (36,256), the largest winning margin (21,285), a record match average (262), and a record number of four-figure breaks (11).

World Record Break

In January 1932, in a match against reigning world champion Joe Davis, in London, Walter Lindrum occupied the table for 2 hours 55 minutes, for about 1900 consecutive scoring shots and compiled a world record break of 4137, which included 15 sequences of nursery cannons to accumulate 2578 of his points.

More Prominent Records

Walter Lindrum holds the record break for each country that he played in, the fastest century break (46 seconds) and 1011 points in 30 minutes. In 1933 on a tour to South Africa, Walter Lindrum claimed a new world record for fast scoring when he completed 1000 points in 28 minutes in Johannesburg.

Photo Gallery

Walter Lindrum preparing for an exhibition

Walter Lindrum with his father, brother, and nephew

Walter Lindrum with his Mother, and Niece Dolly

Walter Lindrum & his Niece Dolly at Home

Walter Lindrum & his niece Dolly Lindrum

Walter with Sir Robert Menzies & Pattie Menzies

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Featured Posts

A Tribute to the life of Dolly Lindrum

13/05/2023 by Tammy Lindrum

Dolly Lindrum May 13, 1922 – January 10th, 2019. Walter Lindrum was a billiards genius, and perhaps his greatest fan, Irene May Ellis a.k.a. Dolly Lindrum, kept his loving memory alive for her entire life. We lost Dolly on the 10th of January 2019, aged 96 years, which was one of the saddest days of my life.

Walter Lindrum demonstrating billiards in a military camp

Walter Lindrum Coaching Billiards and Snooker in the Australian Army (Audio Interview)

16/01/2023 by Tammy Lindrum

“Thank you to Blaise Northey and Col (Ret.) Tony Hall OAM for recording this interview about Walter Lindrum coaching billiards and snooker in the Australian Army, and to Mark Dunn for helping bring this to light. This interview showcases Walter’s generosity and love for the sport, through a story detailing his eagerness to pass on his billiards and snooker knowledge to others.” – Tammy Lindrum

Books by Walter Lindrum

16/01/2023 by Tammy Lindrum

Utmost gratitude to Dale Mackay for providing these resources, allowing us to share Walter Lindrum’s billiards insights with the world. We hope that viewers can digest these books, studying the beautiful game and taking their skills to a higher level.

Tammy Lindrum with Walter Lindrum's Hall of Fame inductee plaque in Kalgoorlie Town Hall

Walter Lindrum – The Greatest Billiards Player of All Time

17/09/2021 by Tammy Lindrum

Walter Lindrum – Fifty-seven world records, with some still standing today. Considered to be one of Australia’s all-time greatest sportsmen, Walter Lindrum was in a league of his own on the billiards table. His talent for the sport was a product of both genetics and environment, and his rise to the top is nothing short of fascinating.

Walter Lindrum with his wife Rose Coates

The man who should be Sir. Walter Albert Lindrum MBE, OBE, AM

16/09/2021 by Tammy Lindrum

Walter Lindrum received an MBE in 1951 as well as an OBE in 1958 – these honours were awarded to him by the Queen due to his success in raising huge amounts of money for charity during the war years. Indeed, Walter walked with Kings, but never lost that common touch which endeared him to thousands.

Joe Minici with Walter Lindrum's Cut-out

The Poem Dedicated to Walter Lindrum by Joe Minici (2020 Walter Lindrum Grant Winner)

16/09/2021 by Joe Minici

Walter Lindrum – Master Billiards Player – It is one hundred years since Lindrum was born, thirty eight since he left us we remember and mourn. For outstanding champions seldom are seen, immortals are rarer and few there have been, Who excelled at their sport with his skill and flair, he shattered opponents they were left in despair!…