Passing of NSW Billiards and Snooker Patron - Herb Mangelsdorf

MANGELSDORF, OAM Herbert Charles

Unfortunately this only just came to our attention that Herbert Charles Mangelsdorf, a previous long standing patron of the NSW Billiards and Snooker Association passed away on the 19th of October 2014. 

'Herb' was an outstanding sportsman and mentor to many young athletes. He was a strong supporter of the NSW Billiards and Snooker Association for many years. 

'Herb' was also the Brother to Les Mangelsdorf who achieved many accolades in the game of Snooker and Billiards in NSW from the 1930's through to the 1960's including winning the NSW State Snooker Championship in 1938, 1939, 1946, 1949 and 1961. 

'Herb' was a life member of the RSL and Club Cronulla Bowling Club. He was 101 years of age!


RIP