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Stephen Hendry was born on January 13, 1969, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Aged just 16 years three months, he became the youngest ever professional snooker player in 1985.
Five years after turning pro the Scottish wonder kid became world champion at just 21, and in doing so he became the youngest winner in the history of the game.