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Dennis Taylor was born on January 19, 1949, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. After a successful amateur career he became a professional snooker player in 1972.
After reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1975 and 1977, the Irishman got to the final in 1979, eventually losing 24-16 to Welshman Terry Griffiths.