1980 World Snooker Championship

1980 World Snooker Championship

The 1980 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield between 22 April and 5 May 1980.

Cliff Thorburn won in the final 18–16 against Alex Higgins.

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