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.
Who won the 1982 snooker final?
Alex Higgins
Alex Higgins won his second world title by defeating Ray Reardon 18–15 in the final.
Who won the most Snooker Championships?
Stephen Hendry
Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan hold the record for the most world titles in the modern era, having each won the tournament seven times.
How many world titles did Steve Davis win?
six world titles
Davis won a record 84 professional titles and was the runner-up in 38 events, with 28 of these as ranking event victories. His modern-era record of six world titles has been broken by both Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan, and his six UK Championship titles has been bettered only by O’Sullivan.
Who has the fastest 147s in snooker?
Ronnie “The Rocket” O’Sullivan
Ronnie “The Rocket” O’Sullivan made a maximum 147 break in the quickest time ever recorded, five minutes and eight seconds, in the first round of the 1997 World Championship.
Who did Alex Higgins best in the 1972 final?
John Spencer
Alex Higgins won his first world title, defeating defending champion John Spencer 37–31 in the final.
What did Alex Hurricane Higgins died of?
PneumoniaAlex Higgins / Cause of death
The cause of death was a combination of malnutrition, pneumonia, tooth decay and a bronchial condition, although his daughter Lauren stated that he was clear from throat cancer when he died. His children survived him. Higgins’ funeral service was held at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on 2 August 2010.
Who is the greatest snooker player ever?
Ronnie O’Sullivan
While the topic is certainly up for debate, Ronnie O’Sullivan is widely considered the greatest snooker player of all time.
Who is the richest snooker player ever?
Steve Davis
Steve Davis – $24 Million ($32 Million) Steve Davis, who was world number one for seven consecutive seasons during the 1980s, scoops the top spot in our list of the richest snooker players ever. In his career he managed to win 28 ranking titles, including six World Championships and six UK Championships.