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Higgins, Alex Gordon

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Higgins, Alex Gordon (1949– )

Northern Irish snooker player, born in Belfast, County Antrim. At the age of 23, Higgins became the then youngest player to take the World Snooker Championship when he defeated England's John Spencer in 1972. Known as ‘Hurricane’ Higgins for his volatile temper, Higgins was nonetheless a hugely popular figure in the game; his 16–15 victory over Englishman Jimmy White in the 1982 World Championship ranks as a classic, and he went on to take the final, beating the Welsh player Ray Reardon. Higgins was also part of the successful Irish team that won three world titles during the 1980s.

Career highlights

World Championship

1972, 1982

Masters

1978, 1981

UK Open/Championship

1983

World Cup

1985, 1986, 1987

Tournament wins

17

He was a two-time runner-up in the World Championship, in 1976 and 1980.



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