Dennis Taylor Runner Up

Prior to his 1985 win, Dennis Taylor had been a top snooker player for many years; and was runner up in the 1979 World championship final to Terry Griffiths. Through his career Dennis was never outside the twelve top ranked players in the world. Amongst many titles, he was: Benson & Hedges Masters Champion, Japanese, Australian and Canadian Masters Champion, Irish Professional Champion (six times), World Trick Shot Champion and captain of three World Cup winning teams.

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Former World Professional Snooker Champion Dennis Taylor, was also known for wearing ‘upside down glasses’. Which he had specially made, so he could use his glasses to see the balls properly while queuing. In nearly twenty years playing at pro level, Dennis’s charm and sense of humour made him popular around the world; incorporating many jokes and trick shots while completing exhibition matches.

Dennis Taylor Trick Shots

After retiring from pro snooker, Dennis turned to commentating and remains part of the BBC team. He ventured into the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom; to show why he is famous for playing snooker, not dancing. Dennis now divides his time between the commentary box, the golf course and touring the country with his popular exhibition evenings. In these, he demonstrates trick shots, whilst chatting about his life and achievements.

Guest Speaking

Dennis Taylor entertains as an after dinner speaker, with funny accounts of his illustrious career. While as a motivational speaker, he describes how he turned the pressure to succeed into the will to win.