He was placed in the plate competition. Stephen Hendry's second Crucible maximum helped him surge into a 5-2 lead over Shaun Murphy during the first session of their quarter-finals but he was unable to go on and keep alive his quest for a first world title of the Millennium, losing 13-11. Video, 00:09:56, Archive: White's wonderful 147. NB. Thorburn won the match 1310. [12], In 1988 Thorburn was fined 10,000, had two ranking points deducted, and was banned for two ranking tournaments, by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. [15] The only timing methodology World Snooker sanctions in its events is the one employed in shot clock events where timing for a player's shot begins when the balls have come to rest from his opponent's previous shot. He defeated Thorne 97 in the 1985 final, and Alex Higgins 98 the following year. Video, 00:07:26, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. Stephen Hendry 147! [75] If a maximum is not made then the prize rolls over to the next event until somebody wins it. In the quarter-final, he won in the deciding frame, 1312, against Charlton. First 147 at the Crucible - Cliff Thorburn - YouTube World Snooker Official brings you interviews, highlights, exclusive footage and much more from the World of Snooker!Subscribe here to. Snooker legend Cliff Thorburn is set to retire from the game following a career of ups, downs, guns, drugs, and glory. [47], He won further Masters titles by defeating Mountjoy 96 in 1985, and White 95 in 1986. O'Sullivan also holds the record for the fastest competitive maximum break at just over five minutes, which he set at the 1997 World Championship. Video, 00:00:19, '22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight' Video, 00:00:57, '22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight', Burn hopes to end Newcastle trophy drought. In 1968 he entered his first tournaments, and won the Toronto City Championship. Two days later he'd be celebrating his fifth Crucible crown. Could the EFL Cup final change Karius' career? I just thought that whatever happened I was going to go for the black. Video, 00:01:24Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence, 'Can I finish? While he was completing the break, play stopped on the tournament's second table because his friend and fellow Canadian Bill Werbeniuk wanted to watch. This was also the first televised 147. For example, if a match is scheduled to have a maximum of seven frames, a player wins the game when winning a fourth frame, regardless of how many frames the other player has. Legendary Joe Davis made his first 147 in 1955. I have acknowledged the privacy policy informing me of how my data will be processed, and the measures in place to guarantee the protection of my rights as a data subject, and the relevant points of contacts should I have any question or query. [60] During the 2006 World Championship, he flew to Sheffield to unveil a life-size painting of the maximum break that he made at the tournament in 1983. Cliff Thorburn World Snooker Championship 2007. . [1][2] His parents separated when he was eighteen months old. Canada's Cliff Thorburn makes snooker history by completing the first maximum 147 break at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. 109 views, 3 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from TV Norte Tocantins: Voc telespectador de Araguana, participe da. 147! [37] The match against Griffiths ended at 3:51am, Thorburn emerging as the winner, 1312. I was 9-1 ahead and I saw the chance. Video, 00:02:59. Spencer took the last frame of the session, leading 2220. Nearly 10m viewers tuned in to watch Davis beat finalist Cliff Thorburn, who had entertained the public with his 147 break Steve Davis and Cliff Thorburn pose for the cameras before the. [5], John Spencer compiled a maximum break in the 1979 Holsten Lager International. Up against Robert Milkins in the first round, it was a match which the Welshman completely dominated. [23] With a break of 119, Thorburn moved within a frame of victory at 1716. Painted by the artist Michael Myers, the work is on display at the Macdonald St. Paul's Hotel in Sheffield. Play briefly stopped on the other table as Anthony McGill and Judd Trump crossed the divide to congratulate Robertson, who pulled level with Lisowski at 10-10 at the mid-session interval. Not many people have made a 147 at the Crucible and the prize money at that time was so high that there was a lot of pressure, Williams recalls. [6] He left school at the age of 16, and travelled across Canada playing pool and snooker money matches, taking jobs as a dishwasher and working on a garbage truck to help earn money for his stakes. [78], In October 2004, during qualifying for the UK Championship, Jamie Burnett became the only player to record a break of more than 147 in tournament play, when he scored 148 against Leo Fernandez. [65][66] Judd Trump is known to have made a 147 at the Potters Under-16 Tournament in 2004 at the age of 14 years and 206 days; however, this break is not recognised by Guinness World Records. He was told that his mother had died, but, aged twenty, learnt that she was still alive. Here is a look back at the history of the 147. Your email address will not be published. It may have been the polar opposite to how Ronnie O'Sullivan managed it 15 years later - and started with a huge slice of luck as you'll see from the video below - but as Cliff Thorburn ground his way to perfection against Terry Griffiths, play on the other table was halted, allowing fellow Canadian Bill Werbeniuk to peep his head round the screen during the closing stages. Video, 00:03:36, Burn hopes to end Newcastle trophy drought, Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence. [2] The Billiards Association and Control Council initially refused to accept the break since the match was not played under their rules. From 22 after the first four frames, Davis won four in a row to leave Thorburn behind 26, extending this to 29 at the start of the second session, and 512 at the end of the first day. 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Why does who owns Manchester United matter? I was so quick was because I was really nervous to get it over and done with, said OSullivan. The break came during his second round match against Terry Griffiths. [3] The match between Davis and Smith was played as part of a series of events marking the closure of Leicester Square Hall; known as Thurston's Hall until 1947,[4] the venue had hosted many important billiards and snooker matches since its opening in 1901, including twelve World Snooker Championship finals. [33] He led Higgins 51 in the semi-final of the 1981 Masters, but lost the match 56. [50][51] He compiled another maximum break in the 1989 Matchroom League, during a match against White. Video, 00:00:26, 'Can I finish? [77] The prize would be split among all players who had made at least one qualifying break, with each player receiving an equal share for every break made. What a moment it must be for Cliff Thorburn! [23] Alex Higgins is said to have attained the same feat by some players. In 1983, Thorburn became the first player to make a maximum break in a World Championship match, achieving the feat in his second-round encounter with Terry Griffiths. In the 1974 World Snooker Championship he defeated Alex McDonald 83 in qualifying then lost 48 to Paddy Morgan in the first round. Only eight recognised maximums were achieved in professional competition in the 1980s, but 26 occurred in the 1990s, 35 in the 2000s, and 86 in the 2010s. Thorburn fluked a pot on the green ball in the deciding frame, to leave White requiring penalty points from Thorburn to win. Two frames later, Liang agonisingly missed the final black on 140. [3] In July 1970, he reportedly made a maximum break of 147 in a non-competitive game against Fred Hardwick. However, when I got backstage a young boy asked for my autograph and I couldnt sign it as my hand was shaking so much.. Over the 40-year history of official 147s, a small handful of players have missed the final black on 140. Since then Stephen Hendry (1995, 2009, 2012) and Ronnie O'Sullivan (1997, 2003, 2008) have bagged three apiece, including the Rocket's mesmerising clearance in just five minute and eight seconds in 1997 which is not only the quickest of all time, by some distance, but almost unanimously regarded as the greatest. Video, 00:06:57On this day: 'Rocket' Ronnie O'Sullivan's fastest 147, Archive: O'Sullivan's 'best' maximum. The seven-time champion, who still remains at the top of the all-time list of most Crucible crowns, produced an array of stunning shots during his perfect break, particularly in the latter stages amidst an atmosphere of high tension. Later that year, he had a 40 win over Pat Houlihan at the 1973 Norwich Union Open before losing 24 to Higgins in the quarter-final. I'm sure we all know Ronnie's great clear up in 2012. Maddocks was 15 years and 90 days old when he achieved the feat at the LiteTask Pro-Am series in Leeds on 9 July 2017. After fluking the first ball, he meticulously picked off the remaining reds with blacks. [76] Individual prizes for a maximum break were phased out at the beginning of the 201920 snooker season, with a 1 million bonus on offer for the season if 20 or more were made during the season. [10], Before the 199495 season, the maximum break remained a rare feat, with only 15 official maximums compiled altogether. The event was also called the Goya Matchroom Trophy (1985/1986). His actual final score was 151. Thorburn recalled: I had a dream a couple of weeks beforehand where I potted the first black, the reds split open and I cleared up. [21][22] Jamie Cope compiled a break of 155 points, the highest possible free-ball break, during practice in 2005. The following year, Cliff Thorburn became the first player to make a maximum at the World Snooker Championship. While players including Jamie Cope have made a 155 in practice matches, the only player to make a break above 147 in a professional tournament is Jamie Burnett. 9 February 2010, 01:12 AM. In November 2010 Sam Harvey made a 151 break in a practice match against, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 23:58. There were a few shots where if it wasnt for that sort of money I would never have went for it, but Im glad I did.. The noise that greeted this achievement could only have been surpassed had he managed to win any of his six finals. At the Classic in January 1982, Steve Davis achieved the first recognised maximum in professional competition, which was also the first in a televised match. Video, 00:06:57, On this day: 'Rocket' Ronnie O'Sullivan's fastest 147, Archive: O'Sullivan's 'best' maximum. [14] Following him are John Higgins with twelve, Stephen Hendry with eleven, Stuart Bingham with nine, Judd Trump with eight, Shaun Murphy with seven, and Ding Junhui with six. [34], More than one official maximum break has been compiled in the same event on more than twenty occasions. [65], Thorburn is the father of two children. However, two rushes of blood to the head have cost Un-Nooh dearly in the 147 stakes. Here's every 147 in Crucible history, and you'll notice only three of them came in defeat, including the most recent by Higgins against Kurt Maflin in 2020. [40] During the semi-final, which finished at 12:45am,[2] Thorburn learnt that his wife Barbara had suffered a miscarriage on the day of his maximum break. Im able to enjoy the process.. [3] In the quarter-final, he beat Jim Wych 136, having led 53, and 106. [18], Thorburn had defeated Virgo 61 in the round robin phase of the 1980 Bombay International, but lost 713 to him in the final. Video, 00:01:24, Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence, 'Can I finish? Spencer won three frames in a row to lead 2118, and Thorburn took the next two to trail by a single frame. A 151 is reported to have been compiled by Wally West against Butch Rogers in West London's Hounslow Luciana snooker club during a club match in 1976. Kirk Stevens hits a 147 against Jimmy White in 1984 3. Cliff Thorburn won the title in 1980. With colours on their spots the job was all but done and Higgins held his nerve for a famous addition to his list of extraordinary World Championship achievements. [56], Thorburn effectively retired from the professional tournament circuit after the 199596 season. Thorburn last qualified for the World Championship in 1994, where he faced Nigel Bond in the first round. Some breaks exceeding 147 have been reported in non-tournament settings: Below is a list of maximum breaks by player, as of 16 February 2023.[32][33]. Years later, Ronnie O'Sullivan did it in only five minutes and twenty seconds. 1982 - Lada Classic - Steve Davis vs John Spencer Frame 5 First 147 On TV. [6][26] In 2009 Jimmy White and Ronnie O'Sullivan compiled consecutive maximum breaks at an exhibition match in Ireland. Cliff Thorburn 147 - First ever 147 at the Crucible - 1983 WSC - YouTube 0:00 / 18:50 Cliff Thorburn 147 - First ever 147 at the Crucible - 1983 WSC Johnny S 381 subscribers. He took the brown as the free ball, then potted the brown again followed by the 15 reds with 12 blacks, two pinks and a blue, then the six colours.[6][21][22]. Joe Davis made the first officially recognised maximum break in a 1955 exhibition match in London. The footage went viral and Un-Nooh was invited on to Chris Evans show TFI Friday on Channel 4 to recreate the shot, which he sportingly potted before being handed a pint of lager by Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. Mark Williams became the first Welshman to join the elite maximum club during a 10-1 demolition job over Robert Milkins, although he'd get knocked out in the very next round. Early in the 20th century, the maximum break was little more than a folk tale, with discredited rumours of sightings floating around cue sport establishments akin to talk of Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster. Video, 00:01:00, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! Video, 00:01:08Why does who owns Manchester United matter? A maximum break (also known as a maximum, a 147, or orally, a one-four-seven) is the highest possible break in a single frame of snooker. By this point, having never lost a World Championship match, Davis had stopped playing in snookers biggest event so not to risk damaging his reputation with any potential defeats. Thorburn's entry for the 1972 World Snooker Championship arrived too late for him to be included in the main draw. Davis maximum break came during a series of exhibition matches with Willie Smith at the Leicester Square Hall. 2012 Crucible Maximum Break! Maximum breaks have become more frequent in professional snooker. He also made a maximum at this seasons German Masters qualifiers. [35] Two maximum breaks were also televised at the 2019 Welsh Open. Read about our approach to external linking. Greenscreen reworks footage of Cliff Thorburn playing the first televised 147 point 'perfect frame' at the World Snooker Championships in 1983. 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Cliff Thorburn became the first player to make a maximum break at the World Snooker Championship, a feat that has since been repeated by Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry . Thereafter, players who made a maximum would win or share a tournament's highest break prize, although some events still offer a separate bonus for a 147. Willie Thorne - 1987 UK Championship 5. [9], Thorburn played John Spencer in a series of three exhibition matches in 1971; although he lost all three,[2] he was recommended by Spencer to the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association,[3] and he was accepted as a professional in 1972. Cliff Thorburn of Canada made the first televised 147 in the World Championships at the Crucible Theatre on April 23 1983. Earlier in that year the Rocket had been on the receiving end of another memorable maximum.

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