Оңтүстік Африкалық снукер шебері Сильвино Франсиско

South African snooker player

Silvino Francisco (born 3 May 1946) is a South African former professional snooker player who won the 1985 British Open.

Francisco comes from a snooker playing family. His brother Manuel and nephew Peter both played at a high level, Manuel having been a runner up in the World Amateur Billiards Championship on several occasions, and Peter having risen to the world ranking of number 14. Francisco won the 1985 British Open, beating Kirk Stevens 12–9. Prior to the start of the Final match, Francisco accused Stevens of playing under the influence of drugs. Francisco was subsequently fined for the comments. The world governing body of snooker, the WPBSA, accepted that the accusation was false and it is on record that Kirk Stevens has never failed a drugs test in the history of his career. Stevens later admitted to having an addiction to cocaine.

Outcome No. Year Championship Opponent in the final ScoreWinner 1. 1985 British Open Kirk Stevens 12–9

Outcome No. Year Championship Opponent in the final ScoreRunner up 1. 1978 South African Professional Championship Perrie Mans 5–9Runner up 2. 1983 Pontins Brean Sands Tony Meo 7–9Winner 1. 1986 South African Professional Championship François Ellis 9–1

OutcomeNo. YearChampionshipTeam/partnerOpponent(s) in the finalScoreRunner up 1. 1989 World Cup Rest of the World ENG

OutcomeNo. YearChampionshipOpponent in the finalScoreWinner 1. 1968 South African Amateur Championship Winner 2. 1969 South African Amateur Championship (2) Winner 3. 1974 South African Amateur Championship (3) Mike Hines 7–0Winner 4. 1977 South African Amateur Championship (4) Ayoob Majiet