Allison Fisher Explained

Allison Fisher
Honorific Suffix:MBE
Birth Date:24 February 1968
Birth Place:Cheshunt, England
Professional:1985–1995 (snooker) 1995–present (pool)
Women's World Champ:Snooker


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Allison Fisher (born 24 February 1968) is an English professional pool and former professional snooker player.

Biography

Fisher was born on 24 February 1968 in Cheshunt[1] and grew up in Tonbridge, Kent[2] and lived later in Peacehaven, East Sussex.[3] She started playing pool when she was 7. She won her first world title at the age of 17. To date, she has won over 80 national titles and 11 world titles in total. Throughout the 1980s, she made various attempts to qualify for the main Men's snooker tour, which contained around 128 players at the time, but these attempts were unsuccessful. However, by 1991, the tour had changed considerably meaning all players had to do to become a 'professional' on the main tour was pay an entry fee. This meant over 500 players played in qualifying rounds for the ranking tournaments. Fisher reached round 4 of the qualifying rounds of the 1994 World Championship where she was beaten by Roger Garrett 10–4.[4] [5] She was unable to progress into the higher reaches of the ranking lists and by 1997 she lost her professional status. Feeling that she did not receive the same respect as the male players, she moved to the United States to play on the WPBA Tour. On 18 March 2009, she endorsed the Delta-13 billiard rack and has her own signature series.

Fisher did not take long to make her mark in the world of pool, winning only the second tournament that she played in.[6] She has an unequalled record, winning over 60 WPBA titles as of 2021, which includes 4 world 9-Ball championships. Since her move, she has also been the highest-earning player on a number of occasions, which takes into account male and female players. Matchroom sports invited her to play in the Matchroom snooker league, and she was also invited to play in the Mosconi Cup 1994, when Europe lost 16:12 against Team USA.

She was the top-ranked player on the Women's Professional Billiards Association (WPBA) circuit from September 1996 to June 2001, and again each year from 2002 to 2007.

In 2009, Fisher was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame.[7]

Fisher was nicknamed "the Duchess of Doom" and gained a reputation similar to that of the sixteen-time darts world champion Phil Taylor and snooker players Joe Davis, Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry in the 1930s and 80s–90s, respectively. Her greatest season was the 2000/2001 season when she won 8 consecutive major pro pool tournaments. In the 2005 season, Fisher was the highest earner, winning £111,000.

In 2007, she was declared the female Player of the Year by all three of the major pool publications, Billiards Digest, Pool & Billiard Magazine, and InsidePOOL Magazine[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Allison Fisher . Hollar . Sherman . Encyclopædia Britannica . Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. . 20 February 2019 . 20 December 2019 . 20 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191220110440/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Allison-Fisher . live .
  2. News: Allison takes title . Kent and Sussex Courier . 30 March 1990.
  3. https://www.theguardian.com/observer/osm/story/0,,1404046,00.html Allison Fisher Last seen: Taking on the guys in UK snooker dives
  4. Web site: Head-to-Head: Roger Garrett Vs Allison Fisher . cuetracker.net . CueTracker . 8 September 2020 . 8 September 2020 . 11 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200811133333/https://cuetracker.net/head-to-head/roger-garrett/allison-fisher . live .
  5. Book: Hayton . Eric . Dee . John . 2004 . The CueSport Book of Professional Snooker: The Complete Record & History . Rose Villa Publications . Lowestoft . 978-0954854904 . 418.
  6. News: Buckley . Will . 8 November 2009 . Allison Fisher beat the men at snooker, now she earns more than them playing pool . The Guardian . 24 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190422095239/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/nov/08/allison-fisher-pool-interview . 22 April 2019 . live .
  7. Web site: Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame Inductees, 2002-2010 . bca-pool.com . Billiard Congress of America . 29 November 2019 .
  8. News: . 15 October 1985 . For the record: snooker . The Times . London . 30.
  9. Web site: World Champions . womenssnooker.com . World Women's Snooker Collection . 30 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190818024929/https://www.womenssnooker.com/about/world-champions/ . 18 August 2019 .
  10. Web site: 1988 World Women's Snooker Championship - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 26 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126214557/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1988-world-womens-snooker-championship/results . live .
  11. Web site: 1989 World Women's Snooker Championship - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 26 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126214558/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1989-world-womens-snooker-championship/results . live .
  12. Web site: Mita / Sky World Masters. https://web.archive.org/web/20120228200111/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/wmasters.html. 28 February 2012. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. 17 May 2010.
  13. News: Syed . Matthew . 7 December 1991 . Hallett advances after making a bad start – Snooker . The Times. the Times Digital Archive. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  14. Web site: 1994 Haverhill Classic - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 26 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126214642/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1994-haverhill-classic/results . live .
  15. Web site: 1993 New Berkshire Classic – Knockout . . snookerscores.net . World Women's Snooker . 19 August 2020 . 19 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200819210936/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1993-new-berkshire-classic/knockout . live .
  16. News: Yates . Phil . Fisher makes it seven . The Times . London . 23 May 1994 . 22.
  17. Web site: 1994 Haverhill Classic - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 26 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126214642/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1994-haverhill-classic/results . live .
  18. Web site: 1994 Regal Masters - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 26 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126214640/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1994-regal-masters/results . live .
  19. Web site: 1994 Llanelli Classic - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 19 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200819211019/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1994-llanelli-classic/results . live .
  20. Web site: 1994 New Berkshire Classic - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 20 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200920231513/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1994-new-berkshire-classic/results . live .
  21. Web site: 1995 Bailey Homes Ladies Classic - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 26 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126214559/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1995-bailey-homes-ladies-classic/results . live .
  22. Web site: 1995 Regal Welsh - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 26 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126214641/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1995-regal-welsh/results . live .
  23. Web site: 1995 UK Ladies Championship - Results . World Women's Snooker . snookerscores.net . 10 September 2020 . 26 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126214602/https://snookerscores.net/tournament-manager/1995-uk-ladies-championship/results . live .
  24. News: Harris . Michael . 11 June 2012 . WBPA: Fisher defeats Hofstatter for U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship . Tulsa World . subscription .
  25. February 2008 . Loria . Keith . InsidePOOLs 2007 Female Professional Player of the Year: Allison Fisher |magazine=InsidePool |volume=VIII |issue=2 |place=Kittanning, Pennsylvania |publisher=Spheragon Publishing |pages=28–29 |issn=1547-3511}} (in each case with Shane Van Boening as her male co-recipient of the honor), and also ranked #1 in the P&B "Fans' Top 20 Favorite Players" poll for that year. She has been the BD female Player of the Year for 11 of the 12 years spanning 1996–2007, including 6 in a row, 2002–2007.

    Fisher was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to sport.

    Titles and achievements

    Snooker
    Outcome No. Year Championship Opponent Score Ref.
    Winner 1 1985 5–1 [8] -Winner 2 1986 5–0 [9]
    Winner 3 1988 6–1 [10]
    Winner 4 1989 6–5 [11]
    Winner 5 1991 5–2 [12]
    Winner 6 1991 6–3
    Winner 7 1991 5–4 [13]
    Winner 8 1991 Haverhill Classic 3–0 [14] -Winner 9 1991 8–2
    Winner 10 1993 9–3 [15]
    Winner 11 1994 9–3 [16]
    Winner 12 1994 Haverhill Classic 3–0 [17]
    Winner 13 1994 Regal Masters 4–0 [18]
    Winner 14 1994 Llanelli Classic 4–2 [19]
    Winner 15 1994 New Berkshire Classic 3–0 [20]
    Winner 16 1995 Bailey Homes Ladies Classic 4–1 [21]
    Winner 17 1995 Regal Welsh 4–1 [22]
    Winner 18 1995 UK Ladies Championship 4–1 [23]
    Pool
    Year Tournament - 1995 WPBA Orlando Classic - 1996 - 1996 WPBA Honolulu Classic - 1996 WPBA Los Angeles Classic - 1996 WPBA Nashville Classic - 1996 WPBA National 9-Ball Championship - 1996 WPBA New York Classic - 1996 WPBA Orlando Classic - 1996 - 1997 ESPN Ultimate 9-Ball Challenge - 1997 - 1997 WPBA Detroit Classic - 1997 WPBA Los Angeles Classic - 1997 WPBA New York Classic - 1997 WPBA Philadelphia Players Championship - 1997 WPBA Phoenix Classic - 1997 WPBA Twin Cities Classic - 1998 ESPN Ultimate Shootout - 1998 - 1998 - 1998 WPBA Bay Area Classic - 1998 WPBA Dallas Classic - 1998 WPBA National Championship - 1998 WPBA Philadelphia Players Championship - 1998 WPBA San Diego Classic - 1998 WPBA Twin Cities Classic - 1998 European Pool Championship 9-Ball - 1998 European Pool Championship 14.1 - 1999 Billiard Congress of America Pro Open - 1999 ESPN Ultimate 9-Ball Challenge - 1999 ESPN Ultimate Shootout - 1999 WPBA Arizona Classic - 1999 WPBA Detroit Classic - 1999 WPBA National Championship - 1999 WPBA Players Championship - 1999 - 2000 Long Fong Cup - 2000 - 2000 UCC World Pro 9-Ball Tournament - 2000 WPBA California Classic - 2000 WPBA National Championship - 2000 WPBA Villa Park 9-Ball Challenge - 2000 WPBA Virtual Pool 9-Ball Challenge - 2000 - 2001 WPA Amway Cup 9-Ball World Open - 2001 - 2001 - 2002 WPA Amway Cup 9-Ball World Open - 2002 - 2002 WPBA Midwest Classic - 2002 WPBA Players Championship - 2003 WPBA Delta Classic - 2003 WPBA Midwest Classic - 2003 WPBA National 9-Ball Championship - 2003 WPBA San Diego Classic - 2004 WPBA Delta Classic - 2004 WPBA Midwest Classic - 2004 WPBA San Diego Classic - 2004 - 2005 WPA Amway Cup 9-Ball World Open - 2005 WPBA BCA 9-Ball Championship - 2005 WPBA Carolina Classic - 2005 WPBA Great Lakes Classic - 2005 WPBA Midwest Classic - 2005 - 2006 WPBA Classic Tour National Nine-ball Champion - 2005 - 2006 WPBA Great Lakes Classic - 2007 - 2007 WPBA Classic Tour National Nine-ball Championship - 2007 Florida Classic - 2008 WPBA San Diego Classic - 2008 WPBA Great Lakes Classic - 2009 Super Billiards Expo Players Championship - 2009 - 2011 - 2011 Ultimate 10-Ball Championship - 2011 Haining Cup 9-Ball - 2012 WPBA U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship[24] - 2013 Super Billiards Expo Players Championship - 2016 WPBA Masters 9-Ball Championship - 2016 - 2018 WPBA Ho-Chunk Classic - 2018 Kantuo Open 10-Ball Championship - 2018 NAPT Summer 10-Ball Classic - 2020 WPBA Ashton Twins Classic - 2021 Texas Open 9-Ball Championship - 2021 Diamond Open Scotch Doubles Invitational - 2021 Diamond Open 9-Ball

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