The 147th 147! David Gilbert etches his name into the history books as he posts landmark maximum break in Championship League at Ricoh Arena David Gilbert made history on Tuesday as he posted the 147th maximum break The world No 19 potted 15 reds and 15 blacks before putting away all the colours Ronnie O'Sullivan has the most (15) and quickest (five minutes and 20 seconds) Gilbert will earn only £500 for the feat, but etched his name into history books By Glen Williams For Mailonline Published: 23:09 GMT, 22 January 2019 | Updated: 23:11 GMT, 22 January 2019 Viewcomments David Gilbert made history on Tuesday as he posted the 147th maximum 147 break. The world No 19 potted 15 reds and 15 blacks before successfully putting away all the colours during a Championship League match at the Ricoh Arena. The 37-year-old eventually succumbed to a 3-1 defeat by Stephen Maguire, but will leave the Coventry arena having etched his name into the history books. Scroll down for video David Gilbert sunk this black to record the 147th maximum break and enter the record books The 37-year-old fell to defeat by Stephen Maguire, but will take solace in achieving the feat Ronnie O'Sullivan has recorded the most maximums — 15 — and also has the quickest, clearing the table in five minutes and 20 seconds in the 1997 World Championships. It comes 37 years after Steve Davis produced the first televised 147 with his clearance at the 1982 Lada Classic. O'Sullivan pocketed £169,000 for his maximum at the 2003 World Championships, however Gilbert will walk away with only £500 for his efforts. The scoreboard shows that Gilbert cleared the table in the second frame of Tuesday's match Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility