John Street

Who was John Street?

John Street was a professional snooker referee.

He refereed at all the major televised tournaments beginning in the 1970s up until his retirement. His final match was at the 1997 Benson and Hedges Masters final when Steve Davis defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-8 after trailing 8-4. This match was particularly notable for having a streaker run around the table leaving John Street speechless.

Street refereed in five World Championship finals between 1980 and 1995. He handled the famous 1992 final between Jimmy White and Stephen Hendry when Hendry came from 14-8 behind to win the match 18-14 by winning 10 consecutive frames.

Street was co author of several snooker rule books and his final residence was in Exeter.