Salford Heroes: John Virgo - The Ordsall lad who became snooker’s soundtrack

Salford Heroes: John Virgo - The Ordsall lad who became snooker’s soundtrack

“John Virgo was a typical Salford lad who will go down in snooker history,” says snooker legend Reg Davies of the remarkable player and legendary broadcaster who never lost sight of what truly mattered beyond the baize. Virgo’s extravagance, charisma and infectious wit supercharged a campaign the pair were involved in to raise £18,000 to buy a hospital an ultrasound scanner. His reputation as a showman packed people into Plymouth Grove snooker c…