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JIMMY WHITE faced a thrilling defeat in the British Seniors Open final – and responded by gifting Joe Perry his bow tie.
The Whirlwind, 63, had previously triumphed over Ken Doherty and Alfie Burden, keeping his hopes of winning a title alive.
Jimmy White made a swift exit from Vaillant LiveCredit: X (FORMERLY TWITTER)
He gave Joe Perry his bow tie after the matchCredit: Getty
White, who only retired after leaving the World Championship earlier this year, bizarrely handed the newly-crowned champion his bow tie during their handshake.
Perry was seen placing it in his pocket before acknowledging the cheering crowd at Derby’s Vaillant Live.
Footage revealed that he had already removed his bow tie halfway through the frame, resigned to his defeat.
The Tooting potter exited the arena immediately after receiving his runner-up medal, missing the trophy presentation.
Perry emerged victorious in the final, dispelling any worries of the match going to a black ball shootout.
He eliminated pre-tournament favorite Stuart Bingham and Matthew Stevens before facing White.
Channel 5 frustrated viewers by switching to NFL Big Game Night.
The buildup to a Florida derby between the Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers abruptly began at 6pm.
Snooker enthusiasts were discontented after being directed to switch over to Channel 5 Action to catch what turned out to be the final frame of the match.
White won the British Open at the old Assembly Rooms venue in 1987 and 1992.
Just before stepping out to compete against Perry, he expressed his delight at being back in Derby.
However, White was unable to outplay Perry and decided to leave him a parting gift.
White did not stay for the trophy presentationCredit: Getty
Perry won £20,000 due to his victoryCredit: Getty
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the British Seniors Open final?
Jimmy White lost to Joe Perry in a closely contested final and surprisingly handed Perry his bow tie as a gesture of sportsmanship.
Why did viewers complain about Channel 5?
Viewers were upset because Channel 5 switched their broadcast to NFL Big Game Night, forcing snooker fans to change channels to see the final frame of the match.
What is Jimmy White's legacy in snooker?
Jimmy White is celebrated for his achievements in snooker, including winning the British Open in 1987 and 1992, and for being a beloved figure in the sport.
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