Melbourne Inman Champion CueMelbourne Inman (July 15, 1878 - August 11, 1951) was the World Billiards Champion (English Billiards) in 1908, 1909, 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1919. In 1914 he defeated Willie Hoppe.
Biography ]He was born on July 15, 1878 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England to Robert Withy Inman (1844–1919) and Annie Cross (1852–1938). On May 19, 1905 he married Florence Ambler (1885–1971) and they had a son, Melbourne Sydney Inman (1909-1947) although his first names were transposed when his death was recorded in Chelsea, England as Sydney Melbourne Inman. He was the Billiards World Champion in 1908-1909, 1912-1914 and 1919. In 1914 he defeated Willie Hoppe.[1] He died on August 11, 1951 in Farnborough.[2] |