Who was the snooker player with the big glasses?
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Who was the snooker player with the big glasses?
Beginning in 1983, Taylor wore distinctive glasses designed by Jack Karnehm specifically for playing snooker….Dennis Taylor.
| Born | 19 January 1949 Coalisland, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland |
| Sport country | Northern Ireland |
| Professional | 1972–2000 |
| Highest ranking | 2 (1979/1980) |
| Tournament wins |
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What is Ray Reardon doing now?
In 1985 Reardon received the MBE and more recently he coached O’Sullivan to the 2004 world title. He now lives in Devon and still plays golf and snooker.
When did Ray Reardon stop snooker?
1991
Reardon retired from professional competition in 1991. He remained one of snooker’s top players into his 50s, setting a number of records.
Why did Dennis Taylor wear his glasses upside down?
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.
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.
What does Kirk Stevens do now?
Kirk Stevens – cocaine But he lost the final of the 1985 British Open to Silvino Francisco – the South African later claimed Stevens had been ‘as high as a kite’ during the match. Upon returning to Canada for good in 1991, Stevens didn’t watch a snooker match for two years and now works as a car salesman.
How old is Kirk Stevens?
63 years (August 17, 1958)Kirk Stevens / Age
Can you 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.
Are snooker players drug tested?
Snooker was the first professional sport to introduce an official drugs testing policy in April 1985. Our procedures are thorough and fair.”
How much did Kirk Stevens get for his 147?
£10,000
The break earned Stevens £10,000 for the 147, £1,000 for the highest break, and a gold award for breaking the tournament record. It was Stevens’ second maximum break, the other being made in a practice session, and only the 3rd ever televised 147 break by any player.
How old is Lauren Higgins?
About 42 years (1980)Lauren Higgins / Age
