Steve James (snooker player)

Steve James (born May 2, 1961) is an English professional snooker player.

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May 2 - 1961 - English - Snooker

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The high point of his career was a victory in the Mercantile Credit Classic in 1990. His world ranking peaked at number seven the following season.

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Mercantile Credit Classic - 1990

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On April 14, 1990, in his match against Alex Higgins at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, James became the first player to produce a 16-red total clearance in competitive play. In other words, he potted 16 reds and 16 colours consecutively, followed by all the coloured balls in order: a situation that was only possible because he was awarded a free ball before any red had been potted.

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April 14 - 1990 - Alex Higgins - World Snooker Championship - Sheffield

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A year later he reached the sem-finals of the World Snooker Championship, beating Stephen Hendry in the quarter-finals (it was 6 years before anyone else beat Hendry in the tournament; Irishman Ken Doherty had the honour in 1997). He was beaten in the semi-final by Jimmy White; curiously the two players were both born on the same date.

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World Snooker Championship - Stephen Hendry - Ken Doherty - Jimmy White

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