Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted February 26, 2010 Showmasters Admin Share Posted February 26, 2010 latest Guest Announcement Alex Higgins SUNDAY ONLY Alexander Gordon Higgins (born 18 March 1949 in Belfast), best known as Alex "Hurricane" Higgins, is a retired professional snooker player from Northern Ireland, who was twice World Champion and runner-up on two occasions. Higgins is also a former World Doubles champion with Jimmy White and won the World Cup three times with the All Ireland team. He turned professional at the age of 22, winning the World Snooker Championship at his first attempt in 1972 against John Spencer. The match was won with a 37-32 scoreline.[4] Higgins, at 22, was the youngest winner of the title until Stephen Hendry's 1990 victory at the age of 21. He once again reached the final, in April 1976, only to face one of the most successful players of that era, Ray Reardon. Higgins led 11-9 but Reardon made four centuries and seven breaks over 60 to pull away and win the title for the fifth time. The Belfast man conceded the match when Reardon was leading by 27-16. Higgins was also runner-up to Cliff Thorburn in 1980, when looking strong favourite to win at 9-5 up before losing narrowly 18-16. However, he won his second title in 1982 after beating Reardon 18-15 (with a 135 total clearance in the final frame); it was an emotional as well as professional victory for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prendy9160 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 A great guest for the show a true snooker great will he do a photoshoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmer Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) WOW! Nice one. True legend and will go nicely with the Jimmy White one I'm planning to get! Edited March 24, 2010 by Charmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldrin Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Good guest! Not a snooker fan myself but he's a major name from the 'golden age' of playing and I'll certainly be meeting him. One thing tho - I hear he's not in the best of health these days? Will he be doing a photoshoot or q+a? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengers7 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 great guest thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indio Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 very good, ill have to get a copy of his book to get signed. good guest dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbantam Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh that's a truly awesome guest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveboy1 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 the guy is a legend. excellent guest. the man was a true genius on the snooker table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriangill Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Looking forward to meeting Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveboy1 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 i would tak it to b no cues, they are hard to sign for a start, i know a few other do cues but they do charge extra for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gidda1974 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Good guest! Not a snooker fan myself but he's a major name from the 'golden age' of playing and I'll certainly be meeting him. One thing tho - I hear he's not in the best of health these days? Will he be doing a photoshoot or q+a? he looks awful.....such as shame for a legend of snooker :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crippsy_99 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 According to the Daily star today, Alex has been rushed into hospital with pnumonia and is reported as to be 'fighting for his life'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannerzzz09 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 According to the Daily star today, Alex has been rushed into hospital with pnumonia and is reported as to be 'fighting for his life'. Apparently his condition is now 'comfortable' & he will be playing in the Legends Tour next week so he must be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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