Steve Davis wins World Snooker Championship 1984 (Part 1)

Steve Davis led Jimmy White 12 frames to 4 after the first day of the Embassy World Championship final in 1984. Jimmy White showed himself a fierce competitor and clawed his way back to 17-16.

After having lost the previous frame by a marvellous clearance by White, Davis looked to be struggling. In the end it's a visibly relieved Steve Davis that manages to fall over the line.

This is the first part of the 34th and final frame. The second part can be watched here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR_5_KQSgiA

The clearance that preceded this frame can be watched here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbhDICDyyuY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0KSeylV20s

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• snooker
• steve
• davis
• victory
• jimmy
• white
• 1984
• world
• championship
• final
• crucible

[charlydersinnliche]

the legend .

the great steve davis , you are for me the greatest player off all time !!!

charly

[cheltube37]

I enjoy watching all these matches more now than i did the first time around, i have more appreciation for the game now as i am older.

Thanks madness.

7.30 seconds - steves long red !!!! wow.

[hearts76100]

i'm sorry people but as much as i admire Davis, Hendry is the greatest ever and his title count will never be matched!

[FlaviusConstantius]

@bogdychamp Tony Drago used to look invincible when he was in the mood and playing well. But what about when he wasn't? Most talented ever, sure, but greats like Hendry and Davis also had the mental edge which Ronnie often lacks. Would haves mean nothing. You can only go by what actually happened. As I said, no one would say Federer was the greatest ever if hadn't proved it by winning more majors than anyone else.

[bogdychamp]

@FlaviusConstantius Ronnie won the World Championship 3 times, so he converted a small amount of his talent into succes, but if he would of converted it all, he would have 10 World Championships, 10 Masters and 50 ranking events titles. But u are partially right : he's an underachiever. However watch him when he's in the mood and playing well . Then watch the rest . It so much easier 4 him. That's why he's the BEST EVER .

( Steve Davis + Stephen Hendry ) * 100 = Ronnie "The Rocket" O'Sullivan .

[FlaviusConstantius]

@bogdychamp Why are statements about Ronnie are always qualified with "at his best"? Because quite often he isn't. Davis and Hendry were at their best most of the time, and were usually still able to win even when not playing well. Greatness is not just about talent but converting that talent into success. Think Federer would be considered the greatest tennis player ever if he'd never won a Grand Slam?

[Visonu]

It the same referee who was in charge when Steve Davis made that 147 break against John Spencer

[bogdychamp]

@Davewise1965 Ronnie wasn't that obsessed with winning like Davis and Hendry that's why he hasn't won as much as they did. And as I said before Ronnie's best is above Hendry's or Davis's best.That what makes him the best player in history.

[Davewise1965]

@bogdychamp You must be joking, it matters a lot how much a player wins. Most players want to win as many titles as they can in their career. Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry were players like this. It has nothing to do with being obsessed with winning. I agree that Ronnie is the most naturally talented player ever, but no one forced him to take drugs. Playing brilliant snooker is great, but it's all about winning those big finals and holding up the trophy at the end of the tournament that counts.

[bogdychamp]

@Davewise1965 Itdoesn't matter how much a player wins. That only shows how obsessed a player is about winning. Ronnie's dad went to jail when he was 16. That affected him alot, plus he also suffered from drug use and depresion related problems. To compare 2 players in any sport , u compare them when they both are at their best. And Ronnie's best is above Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry's best. Just like Ayrton Senna at his best is above Michael Schumacher at his best.

[Davewise1965]

@bogdychamp You must be joking, Steve Davis is a legend. Google Steve Davis Wikipedia and see how many titles he has won, then do the same for Ronnie O'Sullivan, see who has won the most titles. Ronnie is the most talented player ever, but he isn't the best when it comes to winning titles. Not even in the top 3, you are wrong. Any replies with bad language will be ignored and you will be blocked.

[HengistTheGreat]

@bogdychamp

Ronnie isn't worthy to flush away one of Steve's turds.