Raymond Ceulemans (born 1937, Belgium) is the most decorated three-cushion player in history. His 21 UMB World Championship titles form a record that may never be broken, and his nickname — “Mr 100” — captures the completeness of his game.
Career highlights
- 21 UMB World Three-Cushion Championships (first in 1963, last in 2001) — the all-time record
- 11 consecutive world titles from 1963 to 1973
- 23 European three-cushion titles (and 48 European titles across the carom disciplines)
- 61 Belgian national titles
- First player to reach 1.500 and then 2.000 average points per inning
- Won his final world title in 2001 at age 64, defeating Marco Zanetti
Playing style
Ceulemans had no single trick — he could play every shot. He combined deep mastery of the diamond systems with flawless position play and relentless consistency. That all-around completeness, not one signature stroke, is what earned him the “Mr 100” name.
Honours and legacy
- Inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in 2001
- Knighted by King Albert II of Belgium in 2003 for his lifetime achievements
- Set the standard the modern game still measures itself against
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