Alfred Lagache
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Alfred Lagache (24 October 1889 – 18 August 1971)[1] was a French professional three-cushion billiards player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 October 1889 |
| Died | 18 August 1971 (aged 81) |
| Pool career | |
| Country |  France |
| Pool games | Three-cushion billiards |
| Tournament wins | |
| Major | CEB European Three-cushion Championship (1935, 1939, 1947 and 1949) |
| World Champion | UMB World Three-cushion Champion (1935, 1937) |
Career
A number of players from France have won world championships in different disciplines of carom billiards, but Lagache has been the only Frenchman to ever win the UMB World Three-cushion Championship, taking the title in 1935 and again in 1937.[2] Lagache would also finish third the following season, in 1938.[3]
He also won the CEB European Three-cushion Championship in 1935, 1939, 1947 and 1949.[2] Lagache would also finish third the following season[3]
