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Snooker Years Trivia Quiz

All you need to do is tell me the year that famous snooker events happened. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by markhatter. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
markhatter

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,553

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1364

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did Dennis Taylor first win the Embassy World snooker championship? Hint

1987

1980

1985

1983

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did Joe Johnson first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship? Hint

1982

1988

1984

1986

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Steve Davis first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship? Hint

1980

1979

1984

1981

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Alex Higgins first win the World Snooker Championship? Hint

1972

1974

1970

1969

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did John Parrot first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship? Hint

1991

1994

1990

1927

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which year did Cliff Thorburn first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship? Hint

1988

1980

1976

1992

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year in the 1990s did Jimmy White win the Embassy world snooker championship? Hint

He didn't win it in the 90s

1994

1992

1993

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year did Peter Ebdon first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship? Hint

1998

2000

2002

2003

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what year did Alex Higgins win the World Snooker Championship for the second time? Hint

1980

1977

1982

1979

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Terry Griffiths first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship? Hint

1979

1976

1978

1973

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did Dennis Taylor first win the Embassy World snooker championship?

Answer: 1985

Dennis Taylor beat Steve Davis in this memorable final. It was one of the longest final frames ever, going all the way to the final black!

2. In what year did Joe Johnson first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship?

Answer: 1986

This was Joe's first final.

3. When did Steve Davis first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship?

Answer: 1981

Steve then went on to win it a total of 6 times, along with countless other titles making him one of the most respected players of all time.

4. When did Alex Higgins first win the World Snooker Championship?

Answer: 1972

Alex then won it for a 2nd time 10 years later.

5. When did John Parrot first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship?

Answer: 1991

John Parrot became as famous for being on quiz shows as he was for his snooker skills.

6. In which year did Cliff Thorburn first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship?

Answer: 1980

Cliff was a pool hustler in Canada before switching to snooker. He is known for his patience and determination and is known as "The Grinder".

7. What year in the 1990s did Jimmy White win the Embassy world snooker championship?

Answer: He didn't win it in the 90s

Jimmy White played in the final of the World championships numerous times. He was still one of the most popular players and his quick playing style had earned him the nickname "The Whirlwind".

8. What year did Peter Ebdon first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship?

Answer: 2002

Peter Ebdon was well known for his brightly coloured waistcoats.

9. In what year did Alex Higgins win the World Snooker Championship for the second time?

Answer: 1982

Alex first won the World Championship in 1972. His fast playing style earned him the nickname "The Hurricane". (The world championship became the Embassy World Championships in 1976).

10. When did Terry Griffiths first win the Embassy World Snooker Championship?

Answer: 1979

Terry won it at his first attempt! Since then, he had gone on to win many other tournaments, before retiring and becoming a respected commentator.

Source: Author markhatter

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