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Dennis Taylor (recte Denis), born January 19, 1949 in Coalisland, County Tyrone, is a retired Irish snooker player. He was the 1985 World Snooker Champion, beating the then seemingly invincible Steve Davis on the last black in one of the sport's greatest finals. (more...)
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| The World Snooker Championship,currently held at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, is the climax of snooker's annual calendar and the most important snooker event of the year in terms of prestige, prize money and world ranking points.
The first championship was held in 1927, and the legendary Joe Davis helped to organise the event. Matches were held at various venues, and the final took place at Camkin's Hall, Birmingham. Joe Davis won the event, beating Tom Dennis 20-11. His prize money was £6.10s. The highest break of the tournament was 60 by Albert Cope.
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