How old is Dennis Taylor?

Dennis Taylor is a Northern Irish retired professional snooker player and current commentator. He is best known for winning the 1985 World Snooker Championship, where he defeated the defending champion Steve Davis in a final widely recognised as one of the most famous matches in professional snooker history.

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Where is Dennis Taylor now?

Taylor currently lives in Llay near Wrexham. His son Damien is a professional golf coach.

Is Dennis Taylor ill?

Snooker hero Dennis Taylor is recovering in hospital after emergency surgery to remove his appendix. Former World Champion Dennis, 67, now a BBC commentator , was treated at the Royal General Hospital in Sheffield, close to where the World Championships are being played at the Crucible Theatre.

Does Dennis Taylor still play snooker?

He retired from pro snooker in 2000, though he still plays in senior and exhibition events. Taylor is now one of the leading commentators on snooker for BBC Sport.

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How much does a professional snooker referee earn?

Snooker Referees Salary:

If you qualify as a World Snooker professional referee, you will earn a base salary of $25,000 per season. This figure is the same for every male professional referee. According to Sportingfree.com, the base salary for female snooker referees is slightly lower at $20,000 per season.

Is Ronnie O'Sullivan rich?

What is Ronnie O'Sullivan's net worth? Celebrity networth has listed the professional snooker player as worth $14 million (£11.1m). He is estimated to have earned around $15 million (£11.9m) in tournament money alone.

Who was the grinder in snooker?

Thorburn completed the win at 03.15 in the morning and it was his ability to win such matches that saw him nicknamed 'The Grinder'.

Why does Dennis Taylor wear upside down glasses?

The oversized, upside down glasses, weren't worn as a little joke but were worn so that Taylor, with his less than ideal eyesight, wasn't at any disadvantage. His glasses gave him a greater field of view and prevented distraction which helped him achieve great success, including becoming World Snooker champion in 1985.

Is John Virgo leaving BBC?

Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. The recognisable voice of snooker, Virgo has presented the sport since retiring in 1994, also appearing on the Big Break with Jim Davidson.

Who is the best snooker commentator?

The likes of Stephen Hendry, John Parrott and Dennis Taylor are three of the best snooker commentators, providing expert insight into all aspects of the game.

Is Dennis Taylor still married?

Dennis Taylor was born on January 19, 1949 in Coalisland, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He is an actor and writer, known for Murphy's Law (2003), The Kenny Everett Television Show (1981) and Containing Safety (2022). He is married to Louise Taylor.

What is John Virgo doing now?

He is now a TV snooker commentator, working primarily during the BBC's coverage of ranking events.

Who has had a 155 break in snooker?

Thai snooker 'Speed King' Thepchaiya Un-Nooh completes first ever 155 break caught on camera in just EIGHT minutes during practice frame in Darlington. Thai snooker player Thepchaiya Un-Nooh managed to complete the first ever 155 break caught on camera in just eight minutes during a practice match in Darlington.

Who is the greatest snooker player ever?

While the topic is certainly up for debate, Ronnie O'Sullivan is widely considered the greatest snooker player of all time.

Who has the most 147 breaks?

O'Sullivan already holds the record for most maximum breaks in professional tournament snooker with 15 and he has also completed the feat in the shortest time – with his maiden 147 at the 1997 World Championship taking just five minutes and 20 seconds.

Can I play snooker with glasses?

Standard prescription glasses can be a hindrance or distraction whilst playing snooker. These specially designed Prescription Snooker Glasses can help to neutralise the "handicap" that standard glasses place upon those that require vision correction.

Who got the first televised 147 in snooker?

The first televised 147 was achieved by Davis' compatriot and namesake Steve Davis (UK) at the Lada Classic in Oldham, UK, on 11 January 1982.

Who punched Alex Higgins?

Canadian snooker legend Cliff Thorburn has spoken of knocking his sporting rival Alex Higgins to the floor after a foul-mouthed exchange. Looking back on his colourful career, the 73-year-old from British Columbia said his heated clash with the volatile 'Hurricane' Higgins took place at the 1983 Irish Open.

Where is Cliff Thorburn?

A fast-paced man from a rock and roll age, Thorburn is now enjoying his peaceful retirement in Ontario town Markham. His life now revolves around playing golf, spending time with his family and sometimes coaching budding snooker players.

How much do snooker players get for a 147?

In the 2011–12 season World Snooker introduced a roll-over system for the maximum break prize money, the "rolling 147 prize". A maximum break is worth £5,000 in the televised stages and £500 in qualifying stages of major ranking events.

Is Ken Doherty still married to Sarah?

Doherty resides in Rathgar and is married to Sarah. Their first child, a son named Christian, was born in 2007.