The 1982 World Snooker Championship was a professional snooker tournament that took place between 30 April and 16 May 1982 at the Crucible Theatre, in Sheffield, England. It was the only event of the
Jimmy White (pictured in 2016) was the only non-seeded player to reach the semi-finals, defeating Kirk Stevens 13–9.
The 1983 World Snooker Championship was a professional snooker tournament that took place between 16 April and 2 May 1983 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. This was the third and final wo
1982 World Snooker Championship
…110,000 Winner's share £25,000 Highest break Willie Thorne (ENG) (143) Final Champion Alex Higgins (NIR) Runner-up Ray Reardon (WAL) Score 18–15 ← 1981 1983 → The 1982 World Snooker Championship (officially the 1982 Embassy World Snooker Championship) was a professional snooker tournament that took place…
John Virgo (pictured in 2003) made a break of 101 in qualifying for the event.
Jimmy White (pictured in 2013) was the only seeded player to lose in the first round.
Cliff Thorburn (pictured in 2007) compiled a maximum break, the first made at the World Championship.
Steve Davis (pictured in 2010) won his second World Championship with a session to spare.