Snooker Legend Ray Reardon Dies at 91
Ray Reardon, a six-time world snooker champion, has died at the age of 91. Known as 'Dracula' for his hairstyle, Reardon dominated the sport in the 1970s and later helped Ronnie O'Sullivan win a world title in 2004. He was honored in 2016 with the Welsh Open trophy named after him.
Former world snooker champion Ray Reardon passed away at the age of 91 after being diagnosed with cancer.
The Welshman, known for his widow's peak hairstyle and the nickname 'Dracula', dominated snooker in the 1970s, winning six world titles between 1970 and 1978.
He became a star during the game's television boom, winning the first Pot Black series on BBC Two in 1969 and being honored with an MBE in 1985.
Reardon retired in 1991 and later assisted Ronnie O'Sullivan in winning the world title in 2004.
The trophy for the Welsh Open was named in his honor in 2016.
Tributes poured in from fellow players like Mark Williams, Jimmy White, Mark Selby, John Virgo, Dennis Taylor, and Stuart Bingham, all recognizing Reardon as a true icon and inspiration in the sport.
The Welshman, known for his widow's peak hairstyle and the nickname 'Dracula', dominated snooker in the 1970s, winning six world titles between 1970 and 1978.
He became a star during the game's television boom, winning the first Pot Black series on BBC Two in 1969 and being honored with an MBE in 1985.
Reardon retired in 1991 and later assisted Ronnie O'Sullivan in winning the world title in 2004.
The trophy for the Welsh Open was named in his honor in 2016.
Tributes poured in from fellow players like Mark Williams, Jimmy White, Mark Selby, John Virgo, Dennis Taylor, and Stuart Bingham, all recognizing Reardon as a true icon and inspiration in the sport.