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1982 Classic (snooker)

The Lada Classic
Tournament information
Dates 10–13 January 1982
Venue Civic Centre
City Oldham
Country England
Organisation(s) WPBSA
Format Non-Ranking event
Total prize fund £15,000
Winner's share £5,000
Highest break England Steve Davis (147)
Final
Champion Wales Terry Griffiths
Runner-up England Steve Davis
Score 9–8
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The 1982 The Classic was the 1982 edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place from 10–13 January 1982. The tournament was played at the Civic Centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester, and featured eight professional players.

Steve Davis made the first televised maximum 147 break in snooker history during his quarter-final match against John Spencer, winning a Lada car for his efforts. Terry Griffiths won the tournament, beating Davis 9–8 in the final.

147, 105, 101 England Steve Davis


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