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Ken Doherty (born 17 September 1969) is an Irish professional snooker player who was World Snooker Champion in 1997. In addition to his ongoing playing career, he works as a regular commentator and pundit on televised snooker broadcasts. A director since 2012 of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, he also served from 2021 ...
Mar 21, 2022 · Snooker legend Ken Doherty reflects on his historic victory over Stephen Hendry in 1997, the first Irish player to claim the Crucible title. He also reveals his plans to celebrate the anniversary with former rivals and fans.
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Ken Doherty orchestrated a commendable career during an era that may go down as the best in terms of the standard at the very top. After landing a World Amateur Championship and World Under-21 Amateur Championship double in 1989, the Irishman turned professional the following year. It took just three years for Doherty to capture his first ranking t...
1993 Welsh Open1997 World Snooker Championship2000 Malta Grand Prix2001 Welsh OpenPremier League (1996, 1998)Irish Masters (1998)Scottish Masters (1993, 1994)Malta Grand Prix (1997)People also ask
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Ken Doherty is an Irish professional snooker player who was World Snooker Champion in 1997. In addition to his ongoing playing career, he works as a regular commentator and pundit on televised snooker broadcasts. A director since 2012 of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, he also served from 2021 to 2024 as inaugural chairman of the WPBSA Players organisation.
Jan 5, 2022 · The Irish snooker legend recalls his 1997 victory over Stephen Hendry and his open-top bus parade in Dublin. He also reveals his plans to celebrate the anniversary with Hendry and other legends at the Crucible.
Apr 2, 2022 · KEN Doherty was sat watching the Tommy Tiernan Show a few months back when a familiar figure strode out from behind the screen, a coat-hanger smile taking over the comedian’s face as announcer ...