Sportsmail recalls the magnificent picture taken by legendary Daily Mail photographer Ted Blackbrow, who has died aged 78

THIS incredible picture, described as a ‘masterpiece of its genre’ by Daily Mail Editor Paul Dacre, was taken by award-winning Mail photographer Ted Blackbrow, who has died aged 78. Ted worked for the Mail for 37 years and formed a peerless partnership with legendary sports writer Ian Wooldridge. The former Sports Photographer of the Year died on Sunday after a short illness and his funeral is on September 18 at South Essex Crematorium in Upminster. He is survived by wife Dolly and children Peter, Jennifer and Caroline. Here, in his own words, is how he captured this iconic image in 1990, entitled Snooker in the Desert...