Mr. Alexander Gordon "Alex" Higgins was a great Northern Irish snooker player. He lived for 61 years. He has been credited into helping snooker to grow in television sport in 1970s and 1980s.
In addition, he was called Hurricane Higgins because he was so fast. Actually, he won over 20 titles, including the time he beat Cliff Thorburn to win the Masters in 1978. Also he was partnered with Jimmy White, and to name Terry Griffiths whom he played against.
There has been a documentary movie made around him by Steve Davis. In which it presenting him as "one true genius that snooker has produced". Mr. Higgins style was all about speed shooting and playing.
In addition, he was called Hurricane Higgins because he was so fast. Actually, he won over 20 titles, including the time he beat Cliff Thorburn to win the Masters in 1978. Also he was partnered with Jimmy White, and to name Terry Griffiths whom he played against.
There has been a documentary movie made around him by Steve Davis. In which it presenting him as "one true genius that snooker has produced". Mr. Higgins style was all about speed shooting and playing.
