there are many greats in the game from alex higgins cliff thornburn ray reardon steve davis to the modern day legends that are ronnie osullivan the late great paul hunter john higgins and stephen hendry with so much talent on the table it is obviously going to be difficult to come to a conclusion
2007-02-05 11:37:10 · 34 answers · asked by pokerking 1 in Sports ➔ Snooker & Pool
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2007-02-05 14:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by bribri75 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There cant really be a best of all time, because the game & the equiptment, has changed so much over the years that all the modern day geniuses of today, have had it shall we say easier than past generations, Overall though if you break it down joe & Fred davis started the ball rolling with countless tournament wins between them, then came Ray Reardon & John Spencer to the mix With Terry Griffiths in 79, Your Alex Higgins & Jimmy White Characters came along in Slightly diffrent eras & captured the hearts of millions, Steve Davis Dominates The 80's Then Hendry Breaks every record thats ever been set. Ending with the immortal Ronnie O'Sullivan who breezes round the table with such ease & flamboyance making the fastest ever maximum on tv. You can take your pick from that lot for a start then add a couple of dozen new up & coming players. As I say its damn near impossible....................... good question though.
2007-02-06 09:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by Because I Said So 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ronnie O'Sullivan, Jimmy White, Alex Higgins. all most exciting players.
Paul Hunter was a great inspiration to us all. God Bless You Paul
2007-02-09 09:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by phil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry. I can't really decide which one is better. I still remember Steve Davis' first 147 on TV ;)
2007-02-09 07:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by C L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people would consider Stephen hendry because of his amazing 7 world title wins but in among the balls and safety play it has to be the great ronnie o'sullivan (only when hes in the right frame of mind ).
2007-02-06 00:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Great Stephen Hendry, long live the King of the Scots!!
2007-02-06 12:40:23 · answer #6 · answered by RobLough 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The great Joe Davis
2007-02-05 11:44:51 · answer #7 · answered by barn owl 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Jimmy White is the greatest of all. I was dumbfounded once in the crucible threatre when i saw him made a deep check side screw shot, thunderously blasting the black in the pocket, sending the cue ball suerving grotesquely crazy back to the D-area. It was a shot of frustration and raw brute power but yet so satisfying to watch. That shot sent crowd bawling and whistling with an impromptu standing ovulation. I fell in love with him since then.. don't see any players play shot like this any more. His audaciously bold flaunting of his power and cueing action just made the referee wondering the pocket was still attached, unbelievingly shaking his head for mercy. Shots like this makes lasting impression for a lifetime, he is the whirlpool sensation of all time.... amazing POWER!!
2007-02-05 15:34:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. Steve Davis
2. Stephen Hendry
3. Take your pick
2007-02-07 21:30:47 · answer #9 · answered by Simon D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, that is difficult one... how to choose just one name... no way... I would go with Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan
2007-02-05 23:33:41 · answer #10 · answered by ajica nuna 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋