Snooker - World Matchplay
The World Matchplay was born as an alternative to the World Championship in 1952, when leading playewrs were in dispute with the governing body. From 1952-57 it was effectively the World Championship and so the winners are reflected on that page - click here. The title was revived on one occasion in 1976 before a televised elite event was held from 1988 to 1992.
Venues: 1976 Nunawading Basketball Centre, Melbourne, Aus; 1988-90 The Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, Eng; 1991-92 The Dome, Doncaster, Eng
Venues: 1976 Nunawading Basketball Centre, Melbourne, Aus; 1988-90 The Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, Eng; 1991-92 The Dome, Doncaster, Eng
| YEAR | WINNER | RUNNER-UP |
| 1976 | EDDIE CHARLTON (Aus) | R Reardon (Wal) |
| 1988 | STEVE DAVIS (Eng) | J Parrott (Eng) |
| 1989 | JIMMY WHITE (Eng) | J Parrott (Eng) |
| 1990 | JIMMY WHITE (Eng) | S Hendry (Sco) |
| 1991 | GARY WILKINSON (Eng) | S Davis (Eng) |
| 1992 | JAMES WATTANA (Tha) | S Davis (Eng) |
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