Alex Higgins
Alexander Gordon Higgins (18 March 1949 – 24 July 2010) was a Northern Irish professional snooker player who is remembered as one of the most iconic figures in the game. Nicknamed Hurricane Higgins because of his fast play, he was World Champion in 1972 and 1982, and runner-up in 1976 and 1980. He won the UK Championship in 1983 and the Masters in 1978 and 1981, making him one of eleven players to have completed snooker's Triple Crown. He was also World Doubles champion with Jimmy White in 1984, and won the World Cup three times with the All-Ireland team.
You can find people similar to Alex Higgins by visiting our lists World Snooker Hall of Fame inductees and Masters (snooker) champions.
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| Date of birth | 18 March 1949
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| Date of death | 24 July 2010
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Alex Higgins is known for his role in the documentary Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything (2023) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the TV mini series Match of the Day: Euro 2016 (2016) as Self.
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