Vic Harris (snooker)

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Vic Harris
Born August 16, 1945 (1945-08-16) (age 62)
Nationality English
Professional 1981–?
Tournament wins
Major 2 ???

Vic Harris is a snooker player who was born in Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex[1] and turned professional in 1981. He identified Steve Davis as a future world champion at the age of 12, and was the first to spot the talent of the Tony Drago when Tony won the Maltese amateur title in 1984.[2]

Harris competed in the professional UK Snooker Championship in 1981, 1982, and 1987. He won the English Amateur Championship in 1981.[3]

There is a snooker league in Essex named after Harris, the Vic Harris Snooker League.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Janie Watkins. Player Profile: Tony Drago. European Billiards & Snooker Association (Unofficial home). Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
  2. ^ Chris Turner and Janie Watkins (2005). Player Profile: Tony Drago. The Global Snooker Centre. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
  3. ^ Roll of Honour, English Snooker Championship. The Global Snooker Centre. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
  4. ^ Vic Harris Snooker League website. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.