Former Crucible world champion Dennis Taylor wants talks with Barry Hearn over creating incredible new snooker venue
DENNIS TAYLOR wants snooker bosses to establish a Hall of Fame where he can exhibit his 1985 Black Ball final cue and unorthodox glasses.
Monday is the 40th anniversary of the moment when Taylor came from 8-0 and 9-1 down to beat the reigning champion Steve Davis 18-17, the result being settled on the last black.
Advertisement
3
Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis have been recreating their 1985 final
Credit: PA
3
Taylor's epic comeback four decades ago remains one of the sport's most iconic moments
Credit: Getty - Contributor
The thrilling finale was watched by more than 18 million people and is still remembered and talked about four decades on.
Taylor – who can still out-party men half his age – has got the world championship-winning cue at home, even though his late Westie dog did chew the end off.
And he is keen for his famous upside-down specs to go somewhere special that they can be shown off for future generations.
The Northern Ireland potter, 76, said: 'Somebody once wanted to buy the glasses and cue off me. But that's something I would never sell.
Advertisement
READ MORE ON SNOOKER
'It's something to hand out to the family. I don't know why our association don't make some sort of museum where we can leave memorabilia.
'If there was a Hall of Fame, I would possibly leave the cue and glasses.
'I might even suggest that. It's an idea because people have trophies that they would put in a Hall of Fame.
'We will have to see if Mr Barry Hearn might be interested.'
Advertisement
Most read in Snooker
BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK
Taylor and Davis, 67, have been commemorating the much-loved contest with a series of Road Show events across the UK, including one at
The idea is that at the end of every night, Taylor has the chance to sink the final black, and the crowds keep on coming.
Celtic-daft snooker ace John Higgins aims brutal dig at Rangers after Hoops' title triumph
Asked why he thinks people still talk about that special moment,
Advertisement
Taylor said: 'I think it's the fact that nobody was beating Steve in the 80s, he was dominating the game.
'He never gave me a chance in the first session. He totally outplayed me. I was sitting in my seat all afternoon.
'The fact I had gone so far behind and then I won the last six frames in the evening with most of the frames won with one-visit. It captured the imagination.
3
Advertisement
'All of a sudden people were tuning in. They were cancelling programmes to stay with the final.
'How nearly 19 million people nearly stayed up after midnight, I'll never know.
'And it was probably more because the number of people that tell me, 'Oh we were in a club, and they kept the club open, there were probably 40 of us around the TV sets'.
'Who knows how many people actually watched that final.'
Advertisement
*Watch all of the action from the 2025 World Snooker Championship live from Sheffield on BBC Sport
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
36 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
Cruz Beckham post heartbreaking family snap after brother Brooklyn tells them he ‘wants no contact'
CRUZ Beckham has shared a throwback family snap amid the ongoing family feud between the Beckhams. The youngest son of David and Victoria appeared to be looking back at happier times in the family as he shared an old snap of the three brothers with their mum after she had just given birth to daughter, Harper Seven. Advertisement 5 Cruz has shared a throwback snap of his family amid the ongoing feud Credit: Instagram 5 The family are locked in a feud Credit: Instagram/victoriabeckham The snap, believed to be taken in 2011, showed the three boys beaming down the lens of the camera as they snuggled up to their mum. Victoria tenderly held her daughter in the heartwarming picture. Cruz's decision to upload the image is very telling amid ongoing tension in the family after Brooklyn decided he no longer wanted contact with his famous family. Cruz did not add any captions nor did he tag his family members in the snap. Advertisement Read More on the Beckham's Earlier today, it was revealed that Brooklyn is refusing to reply to messages amid the bitter feud, according to reports. The 26-year-old, who lives in LA has no desire to speak to his parents or siblings after only in the press, an insider has told . The sourced said: "Brooklyn told his family he wants no contact and he's not responding to those that try to connect.' However, a source close to Brooklyn denied this and said, "this seems to be another deliberate attempt to misrepresent the truth, and it only serves to distract from this honor being bestowed on Brooklyn's father." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity The Sun has contacted representatives for Brooklyn and the Beckhams for comment. England legend as part of King Charles' birthday honours. Peltz-Beckham's respond to reports of family feud It's a title he has coveted for some time and it means Victoria will be come Lady Beckham. David was first put forward for a knighthood in 2011 after helping to secure the London 2012 Olympics. Advertisement But he was His finances were cleared by the taxman at least four years ago - paving the way for him to finally get the coveted honour. Just weeks ago we revealed how David and Victoria feel there might be no way to reconcile with their eldest child. , who was a no-show at David's star-studded 50th birthday celebrations last month, shared a video of himself and riding on his motorbike and wrote: 'My whole world. I will love you forever. I always choose you baby.' Advertisement Those close to A source added: 'It shows how much this situation with his family has escalated. 5 Brooklyn has cut all contact with his family Credit: Getty 5 Brooklyn has been going through a difficult time Credit: Getty Advertisement "It's very sad for everyone involved, especially 'This post was like a dagger to their hearts but they will always be there for Tensions became public when Brooklyn did not publicly acknowledge fashion designer . He then failed to show at any of His mum and dad have continued to acknowledge him on social media, but pals of Brooklyn and Nicola suggested that was for show. Advertisement The Sun revealed that the couple recently had 5 The timing of Cruz's post is very telling Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
36 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
England footie ace Millie Bright misses OBE ceremony with Prince William as she's on crutches with knee injury
LIONESSES ace Millie Bright missed a date with Prince William yesterday — as she is on crutches. The England defender, 31, is recovering from surgery to fix a knee injury which forced her to Advertisement 3 Millie Bright is recovering from surgery to fix a knee injury Credit: Getty 3 Prince William with Everton manager David Moyes Credit: PA It also meant she missed her investiture at Windsor Castle, where she was due to receive an OBE. Instead, the It comes after The Sun revealed she had An onlooker said: 'Millie's had a chaotic few weeks with news of her split and pulling out of the England squad. Advertisement Read more on Millie Bright "But she's as tough in real life as she is on the pitch.' We revealed on Saturday how Millie had f England's World Cup captain last week made herself She was said to be in turmoil after splitting from hubby-to-be Levi Crew and growing close to tattooed martial arts enthusiast Dave, who has been seen moving into her property. Advertisement Most read in Football However, she has told friends her A source said yesterday: 'Millie and Dave's relationship has rocketed. STAR'S NEW LOVE England footie ace Millie Bright's hunky new personal trainer lover revealed as kickboxer dad of SEVEN "They are smitten. It's tough on their former partners but they are trying to navigate through the turbulence as best they can and concentrate on a future together.' Millie was awarded her OBE after winning the 2022 Euros and captaining England to the 2023 World Cup final. Advertisement 3 Millie's new love, tattooed martial arts enthusiast Dave Credit: Facebook
The Irish Sun
36 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
Michelle Keegan lands six-figure deal to become new face of Sky in her first job since having baby Palma
FORMER Corrie star Michelle Keegan has signed a six-figure advertising deal to become the new face of Sky. She is set to film a series of promo clips — which will be shown around the globe — with fellow British actor, Luther star 3 Michelle Keegan has signed a six-figure advertising deal to become the new face of Sky Credit: Getty 3 Michelle's comedy-drama Brassic one of the most popular series to air on the platform Credit: Getty The deal is Michelle's first major job since she gave birth to her She landed the deal after becoming a major player for Sky, with her comedy-drama A source said: 'Michelle has really been enjoying maternity leave with 'She has signed a six-figure deal for the job and is thrilled to have been chosen to appear alongside Idris, who has been their 'face'. READ MORE ON MICHELLE KEEGAN ' 'Landing this ad is huge for Michelle, as she's fast becoming a brand in her own right. "Everything she touches seems to turn to gold.' The actress, 38, found fame as Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street after joining the ITV soap in 2007. Most read in News TV But it was after she left in 2014 her career really took off, with hits such as BBC military drama Last year, she had the starring role as Maya Stern in Netflix's Harlan Coben thriller Fool Me Once — which racked up more than Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan take newborn baby Palma to another luxury hotel as they stay in £21k a night suite The show became the streaming service's most watched series of 2024, beating Bridgerton and Baby Reindeer. Michelle also stars in the BBC's Australian drama The Sun revealed last year that the Manchester-born actress, who is married to Heart radio DJ and former The Only Way is Essex star Mark Wright, 38, was sitting on a Michelle admitted leaving Coronation Street after six years had pushed her onwards to succeed with her career. She said: 'For me, it was a massive learning platform. "I took a long, long time to decide to leave. It was very hard. 'And then, when they told me they were killing off my character and there was no going back, I thought I would never work again. 'My security was ripped away, which made me push forward and work harder.' 3 Idris Elba will join Michelle in leading the Sky brand Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
