Alex Higgins

Alex Higgins

athlete United Kingdom

Alex Higgins was a renowned Northern Irish professional snooker player, often referred to as 'The Hurricane' for his fast and flamboyant playing style. He was a two-time World Champion and is celebrated for his significant influence on the popularity of snooker in the 1970s and 1980s. Higgins's life was marked by both his remarkable talent and personal struggles.

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Ireland Ireland: Alex Higgins was one of the most polarising figures in snooker, known for his fast and daring play. 6

Steve Davis Dennis Taylor Rory Mcilroy Jimmy White Trevor East
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: From Steve Davis to Rory McIlroy, sport strips the souls of even the best – The Irish Times

Canada Canada: Alex Higgins is mentioned as a snooker star from Northern Ireland. 9

Rory Mcilroy Emma Little Pengelly Michelle O Neill Micheal Martin Mike Nesbitt Dennis Taylor George Best
The Globe and Mail: Masters victory means McIlroy will get ‘hero’s welcome’ at home British Open

Ireland Ireland: Alex Higgins was a Belfast snooker star and the subject of Dormer’s one-man show Hurricane. 8

Samuel Beckett Richard Dormer Samuel West Patrick Magee Sean Doran Liam Browne Rachel O Riordan Terri Hooley
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Beckett tickets go on sale 11 years before performances – The Irish Times