Alex Higgins (18 March 1949 – 24 July 2010) was a Northern Irish professional snooker player and a two-time world champion who is remembered as one of the most iconic figures in the sport's history.

Snooker legend Alex Higgins is set to make a shock comeback after five years away from the game. Is the 'Hurricane' right to return? Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins is recognised as being one of snooker's ...