The History Of Snooker Part 8 - The Closed Shop
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2 ай бұрынPart 8 of 10. In this fascinating series, Steve Davis leaves no stone unturned as he delves into the history of snooker. Back in the 60s and 70s it was far from easy for players to turn professional and some potentially great players never got the chance because there were so few opportunities, or perhaps because they were seen as the wrong sort of character.
@EannaButler 2 ай бұрын
Cool photo at the very end of the vid..
@parksyist 2 ай бұрын
I've never come across anyone say they don't like Ray Reardon
@chrisbland6942 2 ай бұрын
A closed shop it certainly was. Professional snooker missed out big time by not accepting some phenomenal talents when at the peak of their powers: Patsy Houlihan, who won the ‘65 Amateur Championship beating Reardon 6-5 (from 1-5 down) followed by Spencer 11-3 in the final; and Marcus Owen, who won the Amateur Championship an incredible four times from just seven attempts. Houlihan had a criminal record and was a renowned hustler. Owen was a big drinker and his life, by the time he turned pro in ‘73, was sadly consumed by alcohol - they were both considered “not the right type”.
@SnookerBreak 2 ай бұрын
Yes, what a shame it was. It should always have been on ability and nothing else.
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