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Snooker Nicknames Trivia Quiz

A quick fire quiz where the nicknames and actual names of snooker players must be matched up.

A multiple-choice quiz by mcdi7aw2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mcdi7aw2

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,292

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2380

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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1. Which of these is the nickname of double world snooker champion John Higgins? Hint

The Wizard of Wishaw

The Hurricane

The Merlin of Milton

The Shotgun

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2. Which two snooker greats go by the nicknames "The Hurricane" and "The Whirlwind"? Hint

Cliff Thorburn & Ronnie O'Sullivan

Nigel Bond & Matt Stevens

Alex Higgins & Jimmy White

John Parrot & Peter Ebdon

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3. Which of the following is not a nickname that was been given to the snooker legend Steve Davis? Hint

The Nugget

The Romford Slim

The Ginger Magician

The Grinder

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4. Which of these snooker stars is known as "The Welsh Dragon"? Hint

Willie Thorne

Mark Williams

Matt Stevens

Terry Griffiths

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5. What was the spooky pseudonym of Ray Reardon? Hint

The Vampire

Dracula

Dr. Death

Wolfman

6. Sometimes dubbed "the most natural snooker player in history", Ronnie O'Sullivan is best known as "The Rocket", but which of the following is sometimes used when introducing the great man? Hint

The Fulham Fire

The Southam Scud

The Essex Exocet

The Ballistic Boy

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7. Which of the snooker players listed below is known as the "Sheriff of Pottingham"? Hint

Ali Carter

Dave Harold

Anthony Hamilton

Graeme Dott

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8. Which super-fast snooker and pool star is known as "The Tornado"? Hint

Ken Doherty

Dave Harold

James Troughton

Tony Drago

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9. Which of the following was the real name of snooker player known as "Big Bill"? Hint

Willie Smith

Rex Williams

Mark Williams

Bill Werbeniuk

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10. Which sadly missed snooker player was known as "The Beckham of the Baize"? Hint

Cliff Wilson

Walter Donaldson

Alain Robidoux

Paul Hunter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is the nickname of double world snooker champion John Higgins?

Answer: The Wizard of Wishaw

Higgins was born in Wishaw, North Lancs. hence the name. He was world champion in both 1998 and 2007.

2. Which two snooker greats go by the nicknames "The Hurricane" and "The Whirlwind"?

Answer: Alex Higgins & Jimmy White

The two players are probably the two most popular players with the public in snooker history because of their fast flamboyant playing styles and flaws in their temperaments which made them seem more human.

3. Which of the following is not a nickname that was been given to the snooker legend Steve Davis?

Answer: The Grinder

Steve is also known ironically as "Mr Interesting", due to his rather flat and monotonous voice and slightly conservative snooker tactics. The Grinder is in fact the nickname of 1980 world champion Cliff Thorburn.

4. Which of these snooker stars is known as "The Welsh Dragon"?

Answer: Matt Stevens

Matt Stevens has appeared in the world championship final on two occasions losing both times, first to his countryman Mark Williams and then to Shaun Murphy.

5. What was the spooky pseudonym of Ray Reardon?

Answer: Dracula

Ray won the world title 6 times during the 1970s. The name was due to his pronounced "widow's peak" hair line, giving him a passing resemblance to the king of the vampires.

6. Sometimes dubbed "the most natural snooker player in history", Ronnie O'Sullivan is best known as "The Rocket", but which of the following is sometimes used when introducing the great man?

Answer: The Essex Exocet

Double world champion, Ronnie set a record for the fastest ever 147 break. He completed the feat in a staggering 5 minutes 20 seconds.

7. Which of the snooker players listed below is known as the "Sheriff of Pottingham"?

Answer: Anthony Hamilton

Anthony earned this name from the fact that he is from Nottingham in the UK. He's a very competent player who has never quite made the break through into winning big tournaments, although he has featured in 4 world championship semi-finals.

8. Which super-fast snooker and pool star is known as "The Tornado"?

Answer: Tony Drago

Tony was a very popular player on both the snooker and pool circuit. The public loved him due to the frantic pace at which he played and his tendency for emotional outbursts when things weren't going his way.

9. Which of the following was the real name of snooker player known as "Big Bill"?

Answer: Bill Werbeniuk

Bill was a real character of the snooker circuit. The name came from the fact that he was a very large person both in stature and in personality. He was forced into retirement after one of the prescription drugs he was taking was added to the banned substances list for professional snooker.

10. Which sadly missed snooker player was known as "The Beckham of the Baize"?

Answer: Paul Hunter

Paul was a great player whose striking looks and fashion sense earned him his nickname comparing him to David Beckham. He sadly died at the age of 27 in 2006 from a rare form of stomach cancer. Peaking at #4 in the world, he was very popular with both the public and his fellow players.

Source: Author mcdi7aw2

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