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- The true legacy of snooker legends lies in the impact they have had on the game itself. Their exceptional skills, unique playing styles, and strategic approaches revolutionized the sport and left an indelible mark that continues to influence players and fans alike.
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Jan 18, 2024 · From Steve Davis' domination in the 1980s to Ronnie O'Sullivan's flashes of brilliance today, the sport has been elevated by the skill and personalities of its greatest exponents. In this article, I will profile some of the most famous snooker players of all time and what made them so exceptional.
Nov 20, 2023 · A new Amazon documentary, Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything, offers a unique insight into the snooker legend's "hurt and suffering" alongside his most magical moments.
- Ronnie O'Sullivan
- Stephen Hendry
- Steve Davis
- Alex Higgins
- John Higgins
- Jimmy White
- Mark Selby
- Ray Reardon
- Joe Davis
- Dennis Taylor
Ronnie ‘The Rocket’ O'Sullivanis widely regarded as the modern star of the game and one of the most naturally gifted players of all time. He is the holder of seven World Championships, six Masters titles and five UK Championships and he's not slowing down yet. He is also a three-time record holder, as the youngest player to have won the Masters (wi...
The youngest ever World Champion (aged 21 in 1990), in his 27 years in the sport, Hendry also topped the world rankings for 8 consecutive seasons, had 7 world title wins, 6 Masters titles and 5 UK Championship wins. It's no wonder that to many is he is thought of as the greatest snooker player of all time.
Steve Davis is often thought to be snooker's first superstar due to his domination of the sport in the 80s. 'The Nugget' won 6 world titles before retiring in April 2016 at the age of 59. His most famous match was the 1985 World Championship Final against Dennis Taylor known as ‘The Black Ball Final’ which was watched by a staggering 18.5 million p...
Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins was famous for his wild and destructive lifestyle as well as for his sporting brilliance. He won two world titles, the UK Championship and two Masters titles, making him one of only ten players to complete snooker’s Triple Crown. After a decline in health, Alex passed sadly away in 2010 at the age of 61.
John won four World Championships and three UK Championships, as well as two Masters titles, making him one of the most successful players in the modern history of snooker. The ‘Wizard of Wishaw’ never dropping below number six in the world rankings between 1996 and 2012 and has overcome a newspaper sting and damaging match-fixing allegations in to...
Whilst never winning a World Championship, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White has made it to six finals making him the most talented player to never win the biggest prize in the sport, although he has won both The Masters and the UK Championship. In 1992 he became only the second player to make a maximum break at the World Championship.
Mark is the reigning World Snooker and UK champion and the current world number one. 'The Jester from Leicester' has won 3 masters titles, 2 UK Championships and 2 World Championships, becoming the sixth player to win all of snooker's Triple Crown events at least twice. Selby is also a professional pool player, winning the 2006 WEPF eight-ball pool...
Dominating the game in the 1970s, 'Dracula', nicknamed because of his hairstyle is known for adding a sense of humour to a serious game, often engaging the crowd with jokes mid break. He won his first World Championship in 1970, along with 5 further titles throughout his career. He was also the game’s first ever world number one when the rankings w...
The modern game of snooker owes a big part of what it has become to Joe Davis and is often credited as the man that started it all. Davis helped to organise the first ever World Championship in 1927, which he went on to win that year, later holding the title for 15 consecutive years. He retired having never lost a match at the World Championship an...
Taylor is best known for winning the World Championship in 1985, beating World number one Steve Davis on the final black in the final frame, in a match watched by 18.5 million people in the UK. He also won the Grand Prix in 1984 and the Masters in 1987, and of course, is well known for his trademark oversized glasses.
May 23, 2024 · Ronnie O’Sullivan. Nicknamed "The Rocket," Ronnie O'Sullivan is widely regarded as the greatest snooker player of all time. The reigning and defending UK Championship and Masters champion, O'Sullivan's career is defined by his exceptional shot-making ability, ambidextrous play, and fiery temperament.
Higgins turned professional in 1971 and won the World Snooker Championship in 1972, defeating John Spencer 37–31 in the final to become the first qualifier to win the world title, a feat that only two other players— Terry Griffiths in 1979 and Shaun Murphy in 2005 —have achieved since.
Nov 16, 2023 · With the most Triple Crown trophies, the most ranking titles, the most century breaks made, and unquestionably the greatest natural talent we've seen, Ronnie O'Sullivan is the best snooker player...
