Just thought it was incredibly sad that one of my boyhood heroes, Alex Higgins died over the weekend alone and destitute.
It brought back memories of all the magic nights years ago i would sit up with my brother and watch the 'Hurricane' in action. What a player. IMO the greatest. I remember someone saying that everything he did up to the point his cue actually hit the ball was technically wrong, but somehow he still managed to pot the balls. The controversy he created only added to the drama!
I know he wasn't a saint and he had a lot of trouble off the table, but for the enjoyment he gave millions including myself, I'll miss him. I prefer to remember him in his glory days.
It brought back memories of all the magic nights years ago i would sit up with my brother and watch the 'Hurricane' in action. What a player. IMO the greatest. I remember someone saying that everything he did up to the point his cue actually hit the ball was technically wrong, but somehow he still managed to pot the balls. The controversy he created only added to the drama!
I know he wasn't a saint and he had a lot of trouble off the table, but for the enjoyment he gave millions including myself, I'll miss him. I prefer to remember him in his glory days.