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Snooker champion Reardon dies aged 91
20/07/2024
Snooker has lost one of its greats following the death of six-time world champion
Snooker has lost one of its greats following the death of six-time world champion Ray Reardon at the age of 91.
The popular Welshman, nicknamed “Dracula” because of his distinctive widow’s peak hairstyle, died on Friday night after a battle with cancer, his wife Carol has confirmed.
A former coal miner and police officer, Reardon was at the forefront of the game’s rise to popularity as a televised sport during the 1970s and is credited with influencing the next generation of superstars.
Published: by Radio NewsHub