Irish snooker champion and 1997 World Champion whose silky cue action, superb safety play and underdog triumph at The Crucible produced one of snooker's most celebrated World Championship victories.
Ken Doherty is an Irish snooker player and 1997 World Snooker Champion, one of the most popular players the sport has produced. His warm personality, excellent sportsmanship, and brilliant 1997 Crucible run — defeating Stephen Hendry in the final — made him Ireland's greatest snooker champion. He remains a beloved figure in the sport as a player, pundit, and ambassador.
1997 World Snooker Championship winner and Masters champion
How They Played
Tactical safety player with strong break-building ability
Lasting Impact
Ireland's most successful snooker player and former world number one