Peter "Ebbo" Ebdon

Ebdon turned professional in 1991, and, sporting a ponytail, made an impact by beating Steve Davis 10-4 in the first round of the 1992 World Championship; he went on to reach the quarter-finals of the event, losing 13-7 to a resurgent Terry Griffiths, however it was a run which earned him the WPBSA Young Player of the Year award as a result. His first ranking title was the 1993 Grand Prix. He climbed the rankings rapidly to reach a career-highest position of number three in 1996; he again reached world number three status at the close of the 2002 season.

Perhaps Ebdon's greatest achievement, thus far, was his 18-17 defeat of Stephen Hendry in the 2002 World Championship final, having started the tournament at 33-1