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Silvino Francisco dead aged 78: Ex-snooker star who won British Open and spent 3 years in jail for drug smuggling dies
FORMER snooker star Silvino Francisco has died aged 78. The South African reached world No10 and won the British Open in 1985. He remains the only African player to have ever won a ranking event.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan loses to one rival if both are at their best, reckons snooker legend
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Record-breaking snooker player Silvino Francisco who won British Open dies aged 78
Former snooker star Silvino Francisco – who won the 1985 British Open – has died aged 78. The South African was a widely popular player on the circuit throughout the 1980s and reached number ...
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Silvino Francisco dead aged 78: Ex-snooker star who won British Open and spent 3 years in jail for drug smuggling dies
He was a popular figure in snooker during the 1980s. His British Open final victory over Kirk Stevens, aired on ITV, saw 15.5million fans tune in. Francisco's incredible run included wins over the ...