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Steve Davis was born on August 22, 1957, in Plumstead, London. After taking up snooker at the age of just 12, he was spotted six years later by agent Barry Hearn who has worked with him ever since.
In 1976 he won the English Under-19 Billiards Championship, before deciding to turn pro at snooker on September 17, 1978.