Steve Meakin (born July 19, 1961) is a former professional

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player. He played on the World Snooker Tour between 1988 and 1996.

Career

Meakin reached the Final of a non-ranking WPBSA Tournament in 1988 but lost to David Taylor. Meakin suffered a loss against Dubliner Paddy Browne at the

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, from 8-1 up in the final qualifying round before The Crucible, he lost 10-9. He reached the round of the Last 48 at the Dubai Classic in 1993 which included a victory over world number 33 Silvino Francisco. The same year he reached the last 32 of the Benson & Hedges Championship. At the 2000 Benson and Hedges Championship his opponent David McLellan scored a 147 at the Willie Thorne Snooker Club in Malvern.

Personal life

From

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, Meakin would practise at the Commonwealth Club. He was also a member at the Layton Institute. He returned to Lancashire after dropping off the tour and continued to play local snooker events. Meakin has competed in Seniors events also.

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