Steve Davis

What fascinates me about Steve Davis is the gap between his ruthless dominance and his unflappably ordinary demeanor. Seven straight seasons at world number one, six world titles, and yet he was nicknamed for being dull. I read that as the ultimate weapon: emotionless precision that wore opponents down. But the real surprise is his second act as a DJ and devotee of obscure electronic music. A man who mastered the most cerebral, patient sport turning into a champion of weird records tells you everything about his curiosity. He is proof that quiet, methodical people often run deepest.

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Name (English)

Steve Davis

Name (Japanese)

スティーブ・デイビス

Reading

すてぃーぶ・でいびす

Born

August 22, 1957 (age 69)

Origin

Plumstead, United Kingdom

Occupation

pool player / writer / snooker player / sports commentator

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Leo / Rooster

Awards & achievements

• 1999 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
• Snooker Hall of Fame
• 1988 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
• 1988 Member of the Order of the British Empire

• Xhttps://x.com/SteveSnooker
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve%20Davis
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96%E3%83%BB%E3%83%87%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%82%B9
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310450

Tags

• pool player
• writer
• snooker player

Last updated

September 25, 2026

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