Alex Higgins - Tribute Sept 2009

[MrWhosurdaddy09]

it takes a man like alex to show the damaging effects of chain smoking can do. also i doont believe he would be dead if he smoked

[mich27g]

the song ruins it all!!!!!

[73reider]

Alex Higgins best retirement speech ever."Up your jacksy i dont want to play any more". quality.

[7yiddo]

what a legend, and a true gentleman.. when he wanted to be.

[GingerCockBeard]

NOTE SMOKING IS DANGEROUS AND THE AUTHOR HOPES WE CAN ALL LEARN

... yada yada yada

wtf? Fuck off and Who cares? Alex doesn't. He lived his life well. Entertained us all.

Maybe in your God like position you can say something nice about Paul Hunter, like 'Paul should eat more Greens to avoid Stomach cancer'. You COMPLETE CUNT.

[PushTheLott]

Y'all fuckers are hoes and bitches..this scumbag was a alco,verm, woman-beater..fuck maybe thats why u like him.

[swannie52]

"Sir Higgis" ? Eh? (Must be an American !) Hell even Larry King couldn't get it right!

its "SIR ALEX" for heavens sake. Thank God there was a revolution in 1776 or whatever.

What a man Sir Alex was. I was 28 at the time. Remember him so well. And don't be fooled anyone-it was the cigarettes that killed him.

[sashmyfatherwore]

A true legend

[mangebag1]

@sashmyfatherwore billy ray the redneck planter cunt! lol

[Ganaface]

Alex Higgins - Irish legend.

[nck22511]

Only 20 myself but he was the people's champion. The lads today couldn't keep up with him even "Rocket Ronnie", "Hurricane Higgins" he was one to remember and never forget!

[Pauluk33]

I thought there would be something up of the snooker ACE. i am not the biggest snoooker fan, i like the sport but come on got to admire this guy for his blinding carear ,you just simply cant not escape it, hes dam genius. Dam shame to see him go it was pretty dam sad :(

[NuclearBlast2708]

R.I.P. Alex

[toohumanification]

What a Great way to remember the late Hurricane Higgins, a great reminder of my childhood from a true great in the world of snooker.

I would prefer to remember him like this than how he looked in recent months on the tele, you will be missed Sir Higgins.

[m1ck1uke]

class act,, good video.

[fairhillnorrie]

goodbye Alex.. your suffering is over..we will always remember and pray for you... rest in peace.. from Cork, Ireland...

[WillShakespeare2007]

Alex lived with us for a while when I was a young kid and he was just starting out in the UK. Sad to see him pass. R.I.P.

[BeatlesBug]

The game of snooker was nor will ever be the same, without this foul mouthed little upstart taking part. 

[Craiggunnerladd]

R.I.P !

[paulallen34]

what a legend, i seen him live several times in belfast, sorry to hear of his death.

[CFCSTEVE100]

The man lived his life as he wanted, not many people have the nuts to do that.RIP Alex, you were awesome.

[hookdog]

A true son of Ulster. The people's champion. Never forgotten

[porbello9]

@alphabetman65 Then dont comment on snooker vids thicko. RIP Alex

[Davewise1965]

A brilliant exciting entertainer. R.I.P. Alex.

[thebatstrikesback]

Thanks for doing this , i have very fond memories of Alex, many captured here .

[nemesis76689]

@thebatstrikesback Many thanks for your kind comments on the Late 'Hurricane's' video. Matt 

[Seano71]

brilliant montage, but it'd be perfect without the fat git at the end

[Seano71]

wanna play pool again so bad watching this

[wobber999]

R I P Alex they broke the mold making you one of a kind you are ; )

[salstream]

the only snooker player worth stopping for to watch a pure genius of his art.... rip alex

[goofa6641]

How different the two higgins's could be there you have down and out John Higgins and the Great Alex Higgins who is the hero and John the Zero.

[normanconnor]

sad days when northern ireland lost alex. Yes he was only a fraction of himself .But still had the same attitude . Many a time i seen him in hunters in belfast never said a rude word. Mind you could not back a winner on the horses. knew his sisters and chris his nephew sorry for your loss. Always was my hero on the tables R.I.P alex .long may we hear thunder in the sky then i will know your playing snooker in heaven. sadly missed

[chrisharvey9]

Never mind Ronnie, Alex was easily the greatest natural talent the game has ever seen. And a fantastic character. Had problems which is no ones business but his own. I think snooker is at its worst stage in a long time, and Higgins death just adds to that.

[closertofiftythanyew]

he no doubt hellped his community sort out the shit that was going on then, in his own small way.

[rickysadz77]

the cunt dug his own grave he had the world at his feet and he fucked it up he was a waste of space cunt wife beater as well

[cclarke10able]

Lets be honest here.......Alex was a great player, but you CANNOT say he was a legend of the sport. His behaviour was unacceptable and if you want to go deeper into the discussion I think its a disgrace that such a great talent and sportsman like Paul Hunter died in his twenties and Alex lived to his sixties. Paul wudve been such a great ambassador for snooker and I feel robbed that he's not representing the great game today, he wouldve made sure he didnt destroy himself like Alex did.

[chrisharvey9]

@cclarke10able fuck you you disgusting pig. People have different personalities and its ones like his that make the world interesting. If boring morons like you had your way the world would be full of dull people who just live a pointless existences like your own. How you can dare to try and look down at a man who lived more in a week then you will in your sad life. He is a fantastic talent and created far bigger audiences then anyone. And Hunters death is nothing to do with this at all. Cunt

[PTS82]

@cclarke10able What happened to Paul Hunter was a dreadful shame, a tragedy, but it was hardly Higgins' fault. Alex had a lot of things to apologise for, but living to the grand old age of 61 isnt one of them.

[Pkr1princess]

R.I.P. Alex :(

[babylemonade40]

R.I.P Alex <3

[SuperModwolf]

so sad to hear the news half through his autobiography from the eye of a hurricane god bless the people's champion R.I.P total legend

[polopain]

R.I.P. Alex. I had the privilege of seeing you once in an exhibition match - even then you complained about the table - the balls - the ref! God bless you - for you were who you were - no pretence - you'll always be the people's champion!

[handsacre1]

Nice little cameos. I played Alex three times in exhibitions. Wonderful talent. Will be sadly missed. He beat the unbeatable John Spencer in1972 to get his first World Championsip title.

[pinkbus9]

Brought Snooker to a different level,a volitile man,unpreditable at times,but we saw a genius at work,thanks for all the wonderfull & exciting moments you brought us to our TVs,sadly missed by Snookers fans all over the World

[harleyrrab]

higgins was a good player,but he was an terrible person,worst ever sports person he will not be missed ,he give snooker a bad name ,be honest every one

[salocin671]

alex r.i.p

[timlees1234]

A true sporting legend. RIP

[beechmountbhoy]

alex was a scumbag everyone in belfast hated him. he was an arrogant cheeky cunt who would only pose for photos or autographs if you gave him money. hel not be missed

[keithprague]

your true fans will always remember you,we never forget.take a bow hurricane the cuemaster.from all your manchester friends goodbye are kid.

[sfletcherjones]

Great tribute..

Alexander the great. He came, he conquered, he became the legend and now he lives forever. God bless and to all who follow you, you will be the greatest...

Proud to have seen you play and inspire millions.

[charlie16606]

A genius and a true legend. SIMPLY THE BEST.

[ramies37]

r.i.p big man

[boefe]

rip alex

[jamierourketen]

off he pots!

[barongreenstash]

R.I.P ALEX THE LEGEND

[harvest21021982]

R.I.P Alex Higgins

[trialprice]

The man died a fighter .

he came in to this world with nothing.

like the rest of us and he it

To all the be grudgers

you come into this world with nothing

and youl leave the same way

rich or poor.

cheers Alex R.I.P

[ISBAILEYDEADYET]

My first and only hero.

I love you Alex, but don'r rest in peace, as it never became you.

Snooker owes everything to this man. Plain and simple.

[difalloni]

RIP ALEX WHAT A LEGEND!!!

[voon100]

Always enjoyed watching him play when I was a kid. Very sad to see him detoriate in such a state. RIP

[only1outlaw]

RIP

[Boardy1846]

Nice job, a sporting great!

[tadgerno1]

Thanks for the memories alex.

Both jimmy white and yourself changed the way the game was played and had us all glued to our tv's.

R.I.P

[fairhillnorrie]

@Jamesintime you said it... people in glass houses... great comment...

[fairhillnorrie]

rest in peace Alex.. you were the best in the world... God bless you...

[DJPSMITH9]

LEGEND

[johntrafford]

as a belfast boy myself i just want to express my sadness at the passing of a true legend tell besty i was asking for him when you meet him higgy

[Boardy1846]

Alex Higgins - Tribute

It is now!!

[johnnty3]

thankyou alex god bless

[ScottyEire]

RIP Alex, your suffering is finally over.

A true legend of sport!

[smiffytheref]

you will never be forgotton alex.. the sport as lost a great player.. R.I.P.

[drainu1]

A Genius is THAT.

[OATHPorta]

good job david:)

[steviebai]

RIP Alex, and another true sporting legend of Northern Ireland has sadly passed on. God Bless and my prayers go out to the family.

[alanbreathnach]

RIP Alex

[BJKnew]

Complete Legend. Your at rest now... no more pain. We love you Alex

[bsasteve]

RIP mate

[cavia27]

rip i cant believe it xxxxxxx

[gibbobpm45]

a true legend of the world of snooker ,will be sadly missed ,rip alex higgins

[gibbobpm45]

one of the best snooker players to grace the earth , his skills and his passion for snooker had so many people take up snooker, when he was playing at his prime, im so grateful that i was born to watch and see alex higgins play on tv when i was in my teens..

R.I.P ALEX HIGGINS , WILL MISS YOU LOTS. A TRUE SNOOKER LEGEND

[TheBeatlesShop]

RIP

[suzziesue1]

rip alex higgins ..(

[dubsbhoy]

RIP Hurricane

[billbailey2]

R.I.P.

[noeldublin2302]

RIP Alex.

[tdj1974]

R.I.P.,,one of the best

[gilly1961]

RIP a Genius.

[brickiedave]

R.I.P Alex Higgins ...... A real Character . A Legend . WORLDS BEST SNOOKER PLAYER God Bless ....

[TomorrowsHero]

Alex is a legend.

[p4pants]

R.I.P sweet prince.

[petertwix]

R.I.P THE FIRST TRUE ENTERTAINER OF THE GREAT GAME - UR FANS WILL NEVER 4GET - U PAVED THE WAY OLD BOY

[hafnia84]

RIP hurricane, i have so many memories good and bad, and have been a fan for over thirty years, and always will be.

[petertwix]

R.I.P THE FIRST TRUE ENTERTAINER OF THE GREAT GAME - UR FANS WILL NEVER 4GET - U PAVED THE WAY OLD BOY

[nollaigo]

RIP alex 

[imalovedrunk]

RIP ALEX SORELY MISSED

TANX FOR ALL THE GREAT TIMES 

[tiggerthefish]

RIP....you were a legend....

[ando3110]

RIP Alex ,a true genius.

[q051094]

We've lost a legend! RIP

[MrIrishrover2010]

R.I.P. alex

[salocin671]

r.i.p alex good night and god bless.

[gpok82]

rip hurricane

[omidr]

RIP

[nemesis76689]

Sobriquets in sport can so often be cliches but in the case of Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins it could not have been more appropriate.

Higgins, who has died at the age of 61, played his snooker and led his life at reckless speed.

At times thrilling and wonderfully entertaining. At others hopelessly destructive.

A flawed genius, you might say, like George Best, that other Belfast boy who did not know the meaning of moderation and drank himself to an early grave.

[adamcoop1]

@nemesis76689 good points my man..check out my alex tribute..color of the hurricane

[nemesis76689]

That was the demonic side of Higgins.

But many hooked on television snooker during the late 1970s and 1980s will also remember why the sport became the attraction which drew 18.5million viewers when Taylor beat Steve Davis way past midnight on the final black in that 1985 final.

Much of it was down to Higgins. Flamboyant, irreverent, spontaneous, dynamic.

[nemesis76689]

Cavalier above caution

A natural potter who played on the edge of his talent. A player who put cavalier above caution. The nation of late-night snooker junkies loved him for it.

Higgins, with his body swerving style and gunslinger demeanour, dragged the staid old world of Fred Davies, Ray Reardon and John Spencer into an era where snooker stars became genuine celebrities.

[12mozzofull]

Just heard the news of the Death of Hurricane "Alex" Higgins

So sad and a terrible loss to fans like myself and Snooker itself!

Was hoping to see abit of a comeback from him..R.I.P :(((((

[nemesis76689]

He also chain-smoked his way around the table which doubtless contributed to the throat cancer he developed 10 years ago which ravaged his already emaciated physique.

By then the good days were long consigned to history. The 1972 world championship final he won at his first attempt at the age of 25 was a distant memory.

[nemesis76689]

So was the the 1982 final in which he beat Reardon 18-15, prompting tearful scenes as he beckoned his then wife Lynn and baby out of the audience to celebrate with him.

His snooker legacy, however, can be gauged by all the players who live to pot who followed him. Men such as Jimmy White, Ken Doherty and arguably the most natural talent of them all in Ronnie O'Sullivan. The sport's great entertainers.

[nemesis76689]

They have all professed their debt to Alexander Gordon Higgins, who took to the green baize after his dreams of becoming a jockey were dashed but went on to captivate a nation and amass a £3m fortune, yet ended up hustling for the next meal in sheltered housing on Belfast's Donegall Road.

A man whose meteoric rise matched his spectacular fall. Truly, 'Hurricane' could not have been more apt.

[ok10]

sad news. only player i would always make sue of seeing on tv. The cue ball couldn't keep up with him. RIP.

[nemesis76689]

Its tragic news, and I am sure we all knew really his days were numbered. The Hurricane blew away, and yet we are lucky to have so much footage of Alex, 'The only Snooker Genius' according to Steve Davis. Thank you Alex for entertaining so many of us over the years, you will always be remembered. Matthew (aka Nemesis76689)

[xxxx4thxjuly]

Alex "Hurricane Higgins" passed away tonight .He was part of growing up In Ulster through the troubles. An Icon just like George Best. I've suddenly got tears. Everything came back .It's like your life flashed across your eyes..."The Eye of The Tiger" :-(

[Spankmybishop]

RIP. You were a Legend

[ScruffyMcHaggis]

Nice tribute. RIP Alex.

[tennisphotography]

RIP Aex....

[kevinf78]

rip



[147ard]

Simply the best.

[keithprague]

we dont forget our own,from the higgins brigade to our leader.we had our ups and we had our downs ,but we lived.from the people of manchester which became a second home to you hurricane we wount forget you.legends of their sport are never forgotten .to alex,ollie, and the great george best thanks for the memories

[safeway56]

Alex appeared in Sheffield at the weekend to do a little exhibition with Cliff Thorburn. I was shocked to see what he looked like. Cancer has ravaged his body and he can't weigh more than 70 pounds. He was the most charismatic snooker player ever and the old cliche applied... The only player who could beat Alex was Alex himself. I fear he won't be around much longer...such a shame and a tragedy.

[nemesis76689]

cheers

simonellson

[converse91970]

@nemesis76689

Brilliantly put together - well done mate!

Get well soon Hurricane.

[simonellson]

Classy video, I like the fact you put Ollie in there....

[nemesis76689]

swift12y thanks mate lol x

[swift12y]

Nice job mate!!A good mix of stuff!!