The man who beat Steve Davis on the final black at midnight — Dennis Taylor's 1985 World Championship final is the most watched snooker match in history.
Dennis Taylor won the World Snooker Championship in 1985 in the most dramatic circumstances in snooker history. The final against Steve Davis went to the final frame, final ball — with Taylor potting the black after midnight to a viewing audience of 18.5 million in the UK — the largest audience for a non-scheduled TV event in British history. He is recognisable worldwide for his distinctive oversized spectacles.
His winning pot in the 1985 World final was watched by 18.5 million people at 12:23am — the largest British TV audience for a sporting event at that time.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- World Champion 1985
- UK Champion 1984
- Masters 1987