We’re delighted to welcome yet another Snooker legend to Irishify.com shoutouts. Dennis is originally from Northern Ireland. His most famous win was beating Steve Davis on the final black to lift the World Championship Trophy in 1985. The biggest audience ever on BBC2 with a whopping 19 million people tuning in to watch.
Dennis Taylor winning the World Championships in 1985
Dennis has won 19 tournaments across the globe including The Grand Prix and The Masters. He also captained Ireland to 3 World Team Championships.
Dennis will always be re-known for his famous upside down spectacles and raising the cue above his head when he sank the final black ball to win in 1985.
Since then, Dennis has appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and The Real Marigold Hotel. At present, he works for the BBC as a commentator. Dennis is now available for personalised video shoutouts, only on irishify.com!