Steve Meakin

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Steve Meakin (born July 19, 1961) is a former professional snooker player.

Meakin reached the Final of a non-ranking WPBSA Tournament in 1988 but lost to David Taylor. He reached the round of the Last 48 at the Dubai Classic in 1993 which included a victory over world number 33 Silvino Francisco. The same year he reached the last 32 of the Benson & Hedges Championship.[1]

At the 2000 Benson and Hedges Championship his opponent David McLellan scored a 147 at the Willie Thorne Snooker Club in Malvern.[2]

Personal life[]

From Blackpool, Meakin would practise at the Commonwealth Club.[3] He was also a member at the Layton Institute.[4] He returned to Lancashire after dropping off the tour and continued to play local snooker events.[5] Meakin has competed in Seniors events also.[6][7]

References[]

  1. ^ Ãrdalen, Hermund. "Steve Meakin - Players". www.snooker.org.
  2. ^ "McLellan's big payday as he pockets £5,000".
  3. ^ "Snookered by ten pin bowling club". 26 June 2009 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  4. ^ Horsburgh, Lynette (13 August 2012). "Last orders for Layton Institute" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  5. ^ "BBC - Lancashire - Sport - Preston Pots Blackpool!". www.bbc.co.uk.
  6. ^ "888.com World Seniors Championship. « Other Events @ Snooker Island". www.snookerisland.com.
  7. ^ "Morgan beats Hallett". 10 October 2011.
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