Vic Harris (snooker)
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| Vic Harris | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1945 |
| 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
- ^ Janie Watkins. Player Profile: Tony Drago. European Billiards & Snooker Association (Unofficial home). Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Chris Turner and Janie Watkins (2005). Player Profile: Tony Drago. The Global Snooker Centre. Retrieved on April 20, 2007.
- ^ Roll of Honour, English Snooker Championship. The Global Snooker Centre. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
- ^ Vic Harris Snooker League website. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
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