Here you can read about the some of the most notable snooker players in history. You can read here the biographies and unforgettable achievements of the greatest snooker players of all times.
Joe Davis (1901-1978) is not only considered as one of the best snooker players in history, he is also seen as the ancestor of contemporary snooker. With Davis' help, the first World Snooker Championship was launched in 1927. Since then and until his retirement from professional playing in 1946, Davis won every single World Championship.
Steve Davis (1927 - ) is not related to Joe Davis. However, the English pool and snooker player who is known as Steve "interesting" Davis, justifies a separated article.
Ken Doherty (1969 - ) is the only snooker player to ever win both amateur and professional snooker championships. Unfortunately for him, he is also the only snooker player who had failed in reaching the maximum 147 after missing an easy black on the 2000 Masters Finals.
Alex Higgins (1949 - ) is considered responsible to the boost in snooker popularity during the 1970s and 1980s. His wild temperament, which gained him the nickname Hurricane, drew more spectators to snooker tournaments than any other talented snooker champions of his time.
Ronnie O'Sullivan aka The Rocket (1975 - ) is known for his amazingly fast moves on the snooker table. In addition to holding two World Championships, The Rocket also holds five records for achieving the fastest 147 maximum breaks in history.
Jimmy White (1962 - ) is one of the most popular snooker players of all times and probably the online snooker star who never won a single championship. However, he did reach second place in several World Championships, plus he won many major snooker events including the Masters, the UK Championship, the Grand Prix and more.
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