★ Historic first

Steve Davis

vs John Spencer

The first officially recognised maximum break made in professional competition and the first ever captured on television, compiled at the Lada Classic in Oldham. Davis won a Lada car for the feat.

Player: Steve Davis
Opponent: John Spencer
Tournament: Lada Classic
Season: 1981/1982
Date: 11 January 1982

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