Ray Reardon

Born in Tredegar, Wales, in 1932, Ray Reardon worked as a coal miner and later a police officer before becoming one of snooker’s greatest champions. Renowned for tactical intelligence, precise safety play and calm authority, he was affectionately nicknamed “Dracula”.

Reardon dominated the sport during the 1970s, winning six World Snooker Championship titles in 1970, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1978. He also won the Masters in 1976 and became the first official world number one when the rankings were introduced that year. He later helped mentor Ronnie O’Sullivan during his successful 2004 World Championship campaign. Reardon died on 19 July 2024.

Part of our Snooker Legends range, this collection celebrates Ray Reardon’s Welsh roots, remarkable snooker career and sporting legacy.