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| Dennis Taylor was born on the 19th of January 1949 and has been a professional for some 24 years. His glittering career saw him win the World title in 1985 in an unforgettable match with Steve Davis which he won 18 - 17 on the final black at 10 minutes past midnight. That finale recorded the highest ever BBC or indeed any television audience in the United Kingdom of over 18 million after midnight. I believe still stands as the sporting record for a television audience in sport. | ||
| Dennis is an extremely humourous character and his after dinner speaking and his trick shot displays are in constant demand. Until last season he was the only player to remain in the top 16 for 22 years. He has won titles as far afield as Asia through Europe to Canada. | ||
| Dennis’s great love away from snooker is golf, and every spare minute is spent on the golf course. Music and motor racing are other great loves and indeed in the past year or two celebrity racing events. | ||
| In his home country of Ireland, he is a sporting legend and his fellow
professionals hold him in high esteem. |
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| 1985 Embassy World Snooker Champion 6 times Irish Champion Benson & Hedges Masters Champion Rothmans Grand Prix Champion Twice Canadian Open Champion Kit - Kat World Champion of Champions Japanese Masters Champion Australian Masters Champion |
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| Lets not forget the impression Dennis left with his slendid efforts on BBC "Strictly Come Dancing". His effort endeared him firmly with the general public. | ||
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