Edward Diggle

Edward Diggle (1864–1934) was a leading professional billiard player, known as "The Mechanical Methodical Mancunian".

Diggle was a protégé of John Roberts Jr., and became his regular practice partner. He is described by cue sports historian Clive Everton as "a languid, wry man with a casual, half upright [playing] style with both legs inelegantly bent.": 43  In 1895, Diggle set the record for the break on a standard billiard table when he compiled a 985 against Roberts.: 36  Willie Smith credited Diggle's top of the table, a method to increase breaks, as being an integral part of his own style.

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