Shaun Peter Murphy (born 10 August 1982) is a professional snooker player from England who won the World Championship in 2005. Murphy, nicknamed “The Magician,” is known for his straight cue action and long potting.
Where did Shawn Murphy go to high school?
Murphy recently completed his senior year at Unity Reed High School, where he did it all for the Lions. He was named district defensive player of the year and first-team all-district.
Murphy, who was born in Harlow, Essex, and raised in Irthlingborough, North Northamptonshire, began his professional career in 1998. His victory at the 2005 World Championship was widely regarded as a major shock, as he was only the third qualifier to do so, following Alex Higgins and Terry Griffiths. His other ranking tournament victories came in the 2007 Malta Cup, the 2008 UK Championship, the 2011 Players Tour Championship Grand Final, and the 2014 World Open, while he also reached the World Championship finals in 2009, 2015, and 2021. In addition, he has won seven non-ranking tournaments, including the 2015 Masters, which completed his career Triple Crown.
Murphy has won over £4 million in prize money and has more than 500-century breaks in his professional career. His highest world ranking was number three, which he held for three seasons following 2007-08.
Murphy won the Champion of Champions title on November 12, 2017, after defeating Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final. Murphy became only the second person in world championship history to perform a whitewash, defeating Luo Honghao 10-0 in the first round of the 2019 World Snooker Championship.
