Steve Meakin

English professional snooker player (b.1961)

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Steve Meakin (born July 19, 1961) is a former professional snooker player. He played on the World Snooker Tour between 1988 and 1996.

Steve MeakinBorn|  (1961-07-19) 19 July 1961 (age 62)
Blackpool

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Sport country|  England
Professional| 1988-1996
Best ranking finish| Last 32 (1993 B&H Championship)

## Career[edit]

Meakin reached the Final of a non-ranking WPBSA Tournament in 1988 but lost to David Taylor. Meakin suffered a loss against Dubliner Paddy Browne at the 1989 World Snooker Championship, from 8-1 up in the final qualifying round before The Crucible, he lost 10-9.[1] 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.[2]

At the 2000 Benson and Hedges Championship his opponent David McLellan scored a 147 at the Willie Thorne Snooker Club in Malvern.[3]

## Personal life[edit]

From Blackpool, Meakin would practise at the Commonwealth Club.[4] He was also a member at the Layton Institute.[5] He returned to Lancashire after dropping off the tour and continued to play local snooker events.[6] Meakin has competed in Seniors events also.[7][8]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Where Are They Now…Paddy Browne". SnookerHQ.com.
2. ^ Ãrdalen, Hermund. "Steve Meakin - Players". www.snooker.org. Archived from the original on 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
3. ^ "McLellan's big payday as he pockets £5,000". Archived from the original on 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
4. ^ "Snookered by ten pin bowling club". 26 June 2009. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2018 - via news.bbc.co.uk.
5. ^ Horsburgh, Lynette (13 August 2012). "Last orders for Layton Institute". Archived from the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018 - via www.bbc.co.uk.
6. ^ "BBC - Lancashire - Sport - Preston Pots Blackpool!". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2019-12-25.
7. ^ "888.com World Seniors Championship. « Other Events @ Snooker Island". www.snookerisland.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
8. ^ "Morgan beats Hallett". 10 October 2011. Archived from the original on 9 May 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.

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