Raymond Ceulemans,The world-class billiards champion: 35 times World Champion, 61 times National Champion of Belgium, and 45 times Champion of Europe. Born in Belgium in 1937. Started to play at age 7 (in his father "cafe"). Won first world title at age 24 (1963), and kept it for an incredible 11 years in a row until Kobayashi beat him in 74.