Euan Henderson
Encyclopedia
Euan Henderson is a retired Scottish
professional snooker
player. In his twelve year professional career he reached only one ranking final, in the 1996 Grand Prix
albeit without beating any of the game's established leading players, although his 6-3 semi-final win over Welsh veteran Mark Bennett
(who had knocked out several of the game's big names - including Chris Small
, Peter Ebdon
, Steve Davis
and Tony Drago
en route to the semi-final stage) did see him take out that tournament's in-form player; however, Mark Williams
proved too strong for the Scot in the final, and Henderson - who took the opening frame and also led 3-2 at one point - succumbed 9-5 to the Welshman. This tournament, besides featuring two surprise semi-finalists in Henderson and Bennett, made headlines because many of the pre-tournament favourites (including reigning six-times world champion and world No.1 Stephen Hendry
, and also Alan McManus
, Peter Ebdon
and Nigel Bond
) were all knocked out in the first round.
Following this promising result, Henderson's career quickly fell into decline. He only qualified for the World Championship
once, also in 1996, losing 10-9 to Jimmy White
.
After retiring from the game in 2003 Henderson became a police officer. He was best man at fellow former player Chris Small
's wedding.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional snooker
Snooker
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a green baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular table is . It is played using a cue and snooker balls: one white , 15 worth one point each, and six balls of different :...
player. In his twelve year professional career he reached only one ranking final, in the 1996 Grand Prix
Grand Prix (snooker)
The World Open is a professional ranking snooker tournament. It has previously been known as the Professional Players Tournament, the LG Cup and the Grand Prix. During 2006 and 2007, it was played in a unique round-robin format, more similar to association football and rugby tournaments than the...
albeit without beating any of the game's established leading players, although his 6-3 semi-final win over Welsh veteran Mark Bennett
Mark Bennett (snooker player)
Mark Bennett is a former Welsh professional snooker player from Newport.After winning the Welsh amateur title in 1985, he turned professional the followiing year. He was ranked in the top 32 for four seasons between 1991 and 1995, reaching a high rank of 24 in 1993...
(who had knocked out several of the game's big names - including Chris Small
Chris Small
Christopher "Chris" Small is a retired Scottish professional snooker player. His career was ended by the spinal condition ankylosing spondylitis.-Career:...
, Peter Ebdon
Peter Ebdon
Peter "Ebbo" Ebdon is an English professional snooker player and former world champion renowned for his remarkably focused, determined style of play.-Early years:...
, Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Steve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
and Tony Drago
Tony Drago
Tony Drago is a professional snooker and pool player from Malta. He won the 2003 World Pool Masters Tournament beating Hsia Hui-kai 8–6 and also reached the quarter finals of the World Snooker Championship...
en route to the semi-final stage) did see him take out that tournament's in-form player; however, Mark Williams
Mark Williams (snooker player)
Mark James Williams, MBE is a Welsh professional snooker player who has been World Champion twice, in 2000 and 2003. Often noted for his single-ball potting, he has earned the nickname, The Welsh Potting Machine...
proved too strong for the Scot in the final, and Henderson - who took the opening frame and also led 3-2 at one point - succumbed 9-5 to the Welshman. This tournament, besides featuring two surprise semi-finalists in Henderson and Bennett, made headlines because many of the pre-tournament favourites (including reigning six-times world champion and world No.1 Stephen Hendry
Stephen Hendry
Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player. In 1990, he was the youngest-ever snooker World Champion, at the age of 21. He has won the World Championship a record seven times and was snooker's world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998, and again...
, and also Alan McManus
Alan McManus
Alan McManus is a Scottish professional snooker player, known for his tactical play and safety shots, giving rise to his nickname "Angles" McManus.-Career:...
, Peter Ebdon
Peter Ebdon
Peter "Ebbo" Ebdon is an English professional snooker player and former world champion renowned for his remarkably focused, determined style of play.-Early years:...
and Nigel Bond
Nigel Bond
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) were all knocked out in the first round.
Following this promising result, Henderson's career quickly fell into decline. He only qualified for the World Championship
World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the leading professional snooker tournament in terms of both prize money and ranking points. The first championship was held in 1927; since 1977, it has been played at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England...
once, also in 1996, losing 10-9 to Jimmy White
Jimmy White
James Warren "Jimmy" White MBE is an English professional snooker player. Nicknamed the "Whirlwind" and popularly referred to as the "People's Champion", White is a multiple World Championship finalist renowned for losing each of the six finals he contested.White's extensive list of achievements,...
.
After retiring from the game in 2003 Henderson became a police officer. He was best man at fellow former player Chris Small
Chris Small
Christopher "Chris" Small is a retired Scottish professional snooker player. His career was ended by the spinal condition ankylosing spondylitis.-Career:...
's wedding.