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Joseph Davis OBE (15 April 1901 – 10 July 1978) was an English professional snooker and English billiards player. He was the dominant figure in snooker from the 1920s to the 1950s, and has been credited with inventing aspects of the way the game is now played, such as break -building.
Joe Davis played Snooker and Billiards on black and white. World Champion from 1927 147 century breaks and matches against Fred Davis.
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Joe Davis was an English billiards and snooker player who was the world snooker champion from 1927 until his retirement in 1946. During his career Davis scored a total of 689 century breaks and held the world record for a maximum break of 147. He also held the world billiard championship from 1928.
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May 15, 2024 · Witness the rise of snooker icon Joe Davis, who not only captured the first title but also set a record with 15 consecutive championships. Our short video delves into the legacy of Davis's ...
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As of 2024, 28 players have won the World Snooker Championship. The most successful player at the World Snooker Championship is Joe Davis, who won fifteen consecutive titles between 1927 and 1946.
YearWinnerRunner-upFinal ScoreKyren Wilson (ENG)18–14Luca Brecel (BEL)18–1518–13Shaun Murphy (ENG)18–15Joe Davis First TV Century. Joe Davis vs. John Pulman in 1962. Watch as Joe (15x undefeated World Champion) makes a splendid break of 100, commentary is by Ted Lowe. Have fun! ...more.
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Joseph Davis OBE (15 April 1901 – 10 July 1978) was an English professional snooker and English billiards player. He was the dominant figure in snooker from the 1920s to the 1950s, and has been credited with inventing aspects of the way the game is now played, such as break -building.
