SNOOKER dates back to 1875 but became popular in the 20th century. One of the most recognisable features of the game is the green baize, but not everybody knows why the colour green was chosen. Baize ...

People have wondered why snooker tables are green in colour and the answer dates back hundreds of years Get daily headlines and breaking news alerts for FREE by signing up to our newsletter We have ...

The reason behind the green colour of snooker tables is only just dawning on people as the Crucible final unfolds. The most common explanation is that the green cloth strikingly resembles a sports ...