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Snooker player, coach and commentator Terry Griffiths has passed away at the age of 77. His successful career began in 1978, winning his first World Championship title in 1979 against Dennis Taylor. Griffiths also won the Masters in 1980 and the UK Championship in 1982. Born in Llanelli in 1947, he worked as a postman, insurance salesman, miner and bus conductor during his amateur career.
Griffiths later became a successful coach, mentoring players such as world champions Stephen Hendry, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams, Ken Doherty and John Parrott. He retired in 1997, still ranked 23rd in the world. Griffiths’ legacy as a commentator will also be remembered, thanks to his recognisable Llanelli accent and signature dry wit.
Although Griffiths’ cautious playing style earned him the nickname “The Grinder”, he was a competitive player with notable successes beyond his World Championship win. These include his victories at the 1980 Masters and 1982 UK Championship, which meant he completed snooker’s Triple Crown.
Griffiths reached a second World Championship final in 1988 but was beaten by his old rival and six-time world champion Steve Davis. Despite never beating Davis in the seven Crucible encounters they played, the two players became prominent figures on television shows like Pot Black in the 1980s. Griffiths won the programme in 1984.
Griffiths’ life and career serve as a reminder of the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving success. From starting work in the mines aged just 15 to winning a World Championship title on his first attempt, he proved that with the right mindset, it is possible to achieve greatness
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