Who would hsve thought in the 80s when davis was dominating snooker with that ice cold persona that he would end up being one of the most loved and respected sportsmen britain has ever produced. A true legend...

What an interview. What a player. What a person. What a legend. Thank you Steve.

I don't think *any* sport could ever ask for a greater ambassador & the *world* ask for more of a Gentleman.

This is the respect for parents that seem to be missing today, his love shines through for his parents. brilliant guy and so down to earth should have got a knighthood.

Steve was blessed as a player, and to have a father that loved him is also very special, what a great human being is Steve Davis, one of my very favorite players.

To see Steve as one of the best ever, show emotion and deep reflection, humility, and not be aloof is a sign of a great player, gentleman and ambassador of the sport. Well played sir.

Real gentle man, great snooker champion, funny as hell, first met Steve in Toronto 1978, at the CNE grounds for the Canadian Snooker Champioships, a pleasure to have watched him all these years. Cheers Steve.

I teared up a bit when Steve talked about his dad. He obviously meant a lot to you and you to him. I hope I can see my dad again soon.

thanks for the memories Steve and thanks to your late dad!!.....truly a legend.

I like Steve Davis. The way he talked about his father was just beautiful. Obviously proud of his boy. It made me cry at such a great relationship they had.

I could listen to this man talk snooker all day

Not a dry eye in the house a Legend indeed!

Love Steve Davis - a legend and a true gentleman

Didn’t like him in the 80s because he was so good. Love him now and think some things he comes out with are hilarious. Your dedication to snooker is exemplary your a class act on and off the table. Legend!!!

I've so much respect for the bloke . He changed snooker

I used to hate Steve in the 80's, it was always Higgy and Jimmy and a few others but now aged 50+ I now class him as the ultimate pro and a complete and utter legend and should in my opinion be knighted for services to the game. Turns out that he is cool, friendly and an emotianal guy. I remember seeing his dad at many tournaments in the 80's and never thought how much he meant to him. A TRUE legend, no more words needed. Oh, and my bird used to fancy him and had a signed photo on her dresser.......grrrrr x

How lovely it must be to have such a supportive dad like Steve’s

5 days older than me. Followed him throughout his snooker career. Tears rolling down my eyes watching this. Cheers Steve. You are a legend!

Biggest player ever. The way He treats other, passion of winning, tactical playing, etc, etc. Every one ows him so much, Jimmy, Stephen, Jud, .............

What an absolute diamond of man.

My all time favourite player, good luck Steve in your retirement, a great ambassador to the game of snooker and a wonderful human being.

What a gent. Really raw and emotional.

Come on, what a perfect bond between a father and a son. How wonderful it is to start something because of ur father and end it because of him as well, I can't say anything else ...

Steve emotion towards his dad don't blame him why not him and his dad a team they started together I love that learned my game off Steve rest in peace Bill you made steve the greatest player I always like he was a great champion and ambassador for snooker best in the 80 s the greatest rest in peace Bill davis a legend always like steve top man like Steve never forgotten

Love the picture with his dad .

Steve Davis represents snooker in every way shape and form. Iconic seems to be such a small term to use.Thanks for all.

The ultimate pro, the ultimate gentleman, the ultimate snooker legend. Honestly there’s not enough words you could come up with to sum up this man’s greatness. It’s my dream to one day play a frame with either Steve or Stephen. Both my life heroes.

I love watching Steve Davis play, talk, amazing one of a kind ☝️

The love Steve has for his dad is amazing I grew up watching Steve play I would put him as number one .pure gentleman

Steve was the best in the 80s no doubt sound game and the best

When you wanna chill and watch some snooker videos, and someone starts cutting Onions next to you...

Such a good interview

Davis has a lovely personality! I wish Hendry had one! Steve Davis one of my favourite players ever ! God bless.

what a example of a sportsman steve is such dignity ...the best.should be knighted.

Lovely bloke! Always my favourite!❤❤❤

Its superb and hard to watch at the same time this , the value of good parents never too be underestimated , emotional stuff , great man paying respect to the right people ,not focussing on himself despite what he achieved.

My absolute sporting idol!!! Fantastic man🎉....I am so into snooker and its mainly Steve who first perked my interest in the game....LOVE Steve,and Snooker ❤️

I was lucky enough to play Steve davis when he visited our club in Kent and he presented me with a hamper of fruit lol the man has always been my idol in the world of snooker what an excellent character and the greatest man to visit the green bays !!

Absolute legend. Got his autograph a couple of times outside the Crucible in the early 80's. He was a gent then to a persistent spotty Sheffield kid.

My Dad gave me the snooker bug…. We played snooker every Saturday for years… went each year to the Masters at Wembley since 1983….. my Dad passed away in 98 … he worshiped Steve … my wife and I went to the last Wembley Masters and sat close to Steve … Oh my god.. I felt my Dads presence… thank you Steve your a legend …

My all time fav. What a legend.

What a wonderful story. A wonderful player who has given me such fond memories of a great game.

Steve, legend on and off the table.

Watched many games that steve played right from day one. All the best have to relax at some point. You was are one of the greatest

A pure legend of the game and a really nice guy off the table

You're still Steve Davis ,still a legend ,

Goosebumps watching this. Very nice

Respect to Steve I played now because he was my idol great player the best in the 80 s defo. Rip bill davis your son was a champion greatest in the 80s always learned my game off Steve. He's the best

very emotional... wow! brilliant fella! kudos

legend

Such a decent bloke I’ve seen him cry over Alex Higgins! It’s like all the emotions he kept in can’t stop coming out now! Brilliant bloke!

Yeah my snooker hero spent my youth trying to copy his style made me win 2 club championships and a club championship at another local town , also reminds me of how my dad would spend endless hour's watching me practice thanks for the memories steve x

Steve loved your games growing up, passed you in McCurtain Street in Cork on your gambling foray, was numbstruck when we looked at each other passing by, if there is a next time will def say hello.

My heart goes out to you Steve losing your father its awful you showed emotion understandable he helped you become the best

Is was and forever will be a true gentleman...

Hey may not be the greatest player to ever pick up a snooker cue (I'd put him third behind O'Sullivan and Hendry respectively), but he is probably the most important. Without him, we probably wouldn't have had an O'Sullivan or a Hendry. He changed the entire perception of the game and turned it into a passion for others. A true gentleman and a true legend.

So sad when Steve breaks down remembering his Dad’s devotion to his development and early involvement in the game. He’s such a heartfelt person, so honest “my Dad was the reason I played” 😢

Love Davies proper legend

Hated this guy and hendry when i was younger because they won everything now i love and highly respect both of them. Legends of the game.

When he was good. He was the best. Times change but Steve Davis will always be a legend in the game of snooker.

Not only the greatest ambassador for snooker off the baize, for me the greatest player ever on the baize. What a player and what a man

The best

My Dad was a Higgins Supporter and shouted at the tv when he missed against Steve, while I was growing up. I was just a kid n loved watching snooker. My Dad has since passed away. He did get to play with Jimmy White who was doing a exhibition with Alex, cheers for the memories Mr Davis. Thanks for the clip

The man who helped me discover and then keep a lifelong love of snooker. Cheers Steve.

The Legend ❤

Steve Davis was and will always be snooker's greatest ambassador. He is the epitome of excellence and class.

We love steve davis!

Steve you turned out to be such a lovely human being! You are my hero now.

11 OUT OF 10.!

Crying with you beautiful

Be no boxing and darts from the Hearn lot without him

I played Steve in 1987 and gave him a 147 start! He beat me 294 to zero! What was I thinking??!! Great guy!

My idol thanks Steve

Your the man Mr Davis seeing you play when younger was incredible and always wanted to be a pro but never good enough , but every time I watched you play it was of down the working mans clubs n Snooker Snooker nothing but Snooker .Thank you for hours of pleasure

You are an absolute gentleman...total respect.

My favorite player

Amazing career really

he was my hero as a kid. modelled my stance on his, and being a left hander, had a bit of jimmy thrown in. brilliant ambassador for snooker.

The first true professional snooker player. Xx

You are loved Steve

Steve choking up about his Dad really hit home for me 😥

That was a great piece on The Legend that is Steve Davis...

My sporting hero. A great snooker player and a great man.

Steve Davis snooker on the Commodore 64 was a brilliant game endorsed by a brilliant man, all the best Steve

A true snooker legend

This was great.

He is a legend.Best wishes from Ireland

Dear Steve you are a great Man, great Son and true Champion. Everyone should take an example from you, God bless you and your family.

Love you x

I watched the golden nugget from the start. Have total respect for him. Well done steve ))

I see all of them ever young

I agree with Scott Hobson. In the eighties, I heard Steve described as a "snooker robot". To see his eyes filling with tears like this about his dad is quite moving.

Very emotional

This is what a genuine legend looks like

Respect you and your dad

A great guy, great snooker player, maybe the players of today could still learn from him, not the in game itself, but how to conduct one’s self in a professional manner.

The Goat

All class; a true champion!!

what a likable character. thank you Steve for years of entertainment.

It's like Steve held in all the emotions of his career to reflect back on his career in 2016.