Jim's introduction to snooker came via television programme 'Pot Black' in 1979. Initially a big fan of Ray Reardon and Alex Higgins, it was Steve Davis' first World Championship win in 1981 that had Jim hooked on the sport — though little did he realise at that time he would one day be taking on his hero.

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