Alex Higgins' Best Shots

Some of Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins' greatest shots (in my opinion).
RIP Hurricane: 18/3/1949 - 24/7/2010.
Music: Georgie Fame - The Hurricane (1982)
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I'd like to give credit to Snooker Breaks and Exhibition Shots Channel - lots of clips in this video were found and recorded by them. Here's their channel link - / @ice8629
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[@SnifferDogBen]

Please check out Snooker Breaks and Exhibition Shots' Channel - www.youtube.com/@ice8629 Many clips in this video originally came from their Alex Higgins video and they found and recorded these clips.

[@BrokenStyxx66]

I was lucky enough to play 2 frames of snooker with him when I was 14 back in 1996. I won a league in a snooker hall not far from when he lived in Mottram St-Andrews an the prize was a best of 3 against him. He thrashed me obviously but loved every minute of it getting to meet him and have a chat and laugh with one of my snooker idols.

[@jaynestag95]

Awe that's amazing. He really was the best.😊

[@-The-Darkside]

Awesome memory for you mate

[@da_great_mogul]

Bit harsh. You only wanted a game of snooker...

[@kenqiao3946]

Did you really get to play with him or get to watch him play while you holding the cue waiting for your turn? lol 😝

[@evilotis01]

that's so good. a memory to treasure

[@quill9105]

A great tribute to the hurricane,along with Jimmy White, the best players I grew up watching

[@johnh5424]

It's amazing how accurate he was considering how much he moved when striking the ball

[@wanderer1955]

That's a brilliant comment. The guy played the game completely WRONG! YET became world champion TWICE!! I played the game completely wrong and got my arse kicked!!

[@Dat-yi4iz]

He just like jocky Wilson in darts twitching all over the place but deadly accurate amazing

[@IssamChaouch2]

Nowadays he wouldn't even be top 50

[@jaynestag95]

He had a table at home and played every day.

[@jaynestag95]

@@Dat-yi4iz it's called talent

[@davecooke914]

Who else would take them shots on amazing player never be anyone like him again r.i.p Alex

[@thestrengthwithin4249]

👏👏👏👏👍

[@jaynestag95]

His talent....natural. miss you Alex

[@simongarribaldi9267]

Nobody else would play those shots. The game has degenerated into percentages. Higgins had no equal on his day, not even Jimmy.

[@TanveerAhmed-gl5jk]

The shots that alex played in his time . No other player could even think abt them . What a class player.

[@SnifferDogBen]

I agree, he always took on and played the riskiest shots at important parts of games. Great player.

[@jaynestag95]

@@SnifferDogBen not just talent but practice. ❤

[@johnmc3862]

Indeed, Higgins pioneered a lot of shots and approaches.

[@Yessnowwwww]

2:12 one of the best ever snooker shots ever played

[@Yessnowwwww]

@@samca4472 I know 🤣🤣

[@nathanwilliams2152]

That shot made that match. Mountjoy was a great player himself but he had no answers. Amazing how Alex got that much top spin on that cue ball on a cloth that was quite thick and unresponsive compared to today.

[@Yessnowwwww]

​@@nathanwilliams2152 yeah definitely mate

[@lucybarney1]

For me he changed what snooker meant to the public , made it exciting to watch

[@ianoian1]

This wonderful human being introduced me to snooker because before Alex came along I thought it so boring. But he turned me around and little did I know at the time but I was watching a legend in the making. Can't believe it's been nearly 12 years since his passing to that great snooker table in the sky. An absolute legend!!

[@vahrampezeshkian3212]

Alex Higgins gives me the best memories, my mum god bless her soul adored him. Rest in peace Alex and thank u so much for the wonderful and unforgettable memories

[@doctorsocrates4413]

2.12...is the best snooker shot ever played...Alex was a genius with the cue..RIP Alex you were magnificent .👍

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

It’s crazy he could play some of the shots with such slow cloths.

[@johndean4765]

Ralph those slow cloths made it so much harder to play flair shots.

[@johndean4765]

Ralph I agree those heavy thick cloths are not suitable for flair shots makes them a lot more difficult.

[@JoeCobragaming]

I get shivers down my spine just watching him play snooker. He made snooker what it is today. And there has never been anything like him since. I miss you dearly Alex The Hurricane Higgins.

[@Squats200]

Nobody came close.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

So true

[@colingeddes2172]

The prowess of the natural talent of the hurricane Pure genius.

[@murdoch691]

The GREATEST tribute I can pay Alex is,he was the reason snooker is what it is today and the reason I not only watch snooker but the reason I picked up a cue,the original and only people's champion #Legend

[@tabula123456]

I almost agree with you, but, Alex made it what it was in the 80's and 90's. He propelled it into the stratosphere. He didn't make snooker what it is today. Snooker is a shadow of how brilliant and exciting it was when Alex was about. If people with the same attitude, personality and genius of Alex where around today it would be a major sport, watched by millions as it used to be in the 80's and 90's.

[@stephenmartin2737]

They don't make snooker players like this any more he was a one of a kind and very sorely missed !!!!

[@davejordan7272]

Love him or hate him this man wasn’t born to win countless trophies he was born to ENTERTAIN absolute genius

[@user-ir1gz7gl9x]

Still second to none...What he represents is not just an era, but a passionate style of snooker that nobody can.rip my hero...

[@andrealecis4060]

mine too

[@user-ir1gz7gl9x]

@@andrealecis4060 You meant football?

[@andrealecis4060]

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[@socialengineer1441]

I wish the media had left him alone. We might of seen some more beauties. 10 years now lad. What a contribution you made to snooker what a marvelous character to watch. RIP.

[@BrainFoodCafe]

Gathering all these videos and finding best shots then cutting them from those videos and again putting it all in one video... , man that's really hard work. HUGE RESPECT can't thank you enough.

[@SnifferDogBen]

No problem! I'm currently editing a Ronnie O'Sullivan's best shots video. Might be coming out soon...

[@jaynestag95]

@@SnifferDogBen from a pot black fan...😊

[@jonneym]

Yeah half of them were from playing Doug though 😂

[@alanmctavish4802]

Alex didnt even have a manager or agent behind him. And he still went out to entertain, he could have been the greatest all round player, he had the skill. There was times when he didnt entertain as much and just beat every one. But alot of idiots believe he wouldnt be as great today lol

[@davidrowlands441]

I knew Alex about 1970/71 and got in well with him. He was the best and mist exciting player I've ever seen on telly. Not the mist consistent and vulnerable most the time but exhilarating to watch. There gave been mire successful players but not more exciting. He really was the people's champion. He mixed with his supporters and drank wirh them. A man if the people even if he did gave faults. Great, great player and a good friend.

[@harryharmon527]

Alex Higgins Made Snooker Without him the game never would have reached the heights of popularity it did.Sure he had his problems he made many bad decisions but the pure artistry he had was phenomenal. He will always be The Peoples Champion

[@aloysiussnailchaser272]

I think David Attenborough helped by commissioning Pot Black when he was controller of BBC2. It got snooker on TV in 1969 shortly after colour broadcasting started.

[@f0urstr1ng]

I think the turn out for his funeral validates your opinion. All the players know how much they owe him

[@harryharmon527]

@@DeadlyKiss000 Takes one to know one.Your an artist and you can see his artistry on the snooker table.He beared his soul on it for all to see.That was how he really expressed himself and his genius

[@techwood1233]

Even steve Davis admits that without Higgins the game wouldn't have become as popular as it has become.

[@terryweir8352]

What a player!! 😀 😀 One of the greatest to ever pick up a cue!! 😀 😀 Loved watching him!! 😀 😀 Nobody else would ever dare to take on the shots he did, greatly missed by us all!! 😀 😀 RIP Hurricane 🙏🙏🙏

[@runeabyss8999]

Nobody else would ever dare to use as many emojis as you did in this comment

[@andrewbooth8896]

Spectacular, he took enormous risks and went for it. Snooker owes a lot to him. Most exciting player without a doubt.

[@georgebrouder8160]

Even his boring shots were exciting.. there will never be another ALEX HIGGINS 👊 WATCHING HIM PLAY NOW STILL GLUED TO THE SCREEN 😉

[@paulegan3429]

Never forget Alex won world snooker 1972 1982 . He brought snooker from the Smokey snooker halls . To television .

[@kanifuker721]

Never be a risk taker of shots like him ever again. Imagine if Pool was huge here back in Alex's day, he'd be as big as Efren Reyes at that. Thanks for the memories Alex.

[@marksinclair846]

Totally different game

[@stuartbrown25]

@@marksinclair846 it is a different game but Alex wouldn't have any problems potting balls in his prime as he was pure skill..

[@johnmc3862]

@@marksinclair846It’s an easier game for a start. No pool player has got past the 1st round of the world snooker championships.

[@fritzlange7934]

His movement on the shot is outrageous but part of what made him one of the most exciting players to watch.

[@daveisbowie]

Bless Alex. I used to get so nervous watching him play. He always seemed to move on the shot and looked like he had a miss in him. He'd lose control of the cue ball during a break. I'd screw my face up watching him.....but then he'd produce brilliance to get himself out of trouble and continue the break....and I'd punch the air with joy. It was always edge of seat stuff, when he was at the table. A genius, a maverick. Thank you Alex for making snooker exciting and bringing it to the people. You must be "God" to Jimmy, Ronnie and Judd.

[@blehoo1]

The 80s. what a decade for sport. Snooker like golf back then, had characters with real charisma. Sheer natural talent. Alex reminds me of Seve on the golf course. Complete artists with great imagination. Both should have probably won more majors but that unpredictability and ability to pull off the impossible at any time was what made you a fan and kept you on the edge of your seat. Both taken from us too early for different reasons.

[@ismailmiah1446]

Maradona and senna aswell

[@blehoo1]

Absolutely - McEnroe - the list goes on...

[@oddities-whatnot]

The pints of lager and cigarettes between turns. Those were the days. Just like it was down the snooker club. Happy memories of playing at Super Snooker on Rochdale Rd, Manchester.

[@dpDenizParlak]

And those are the reasons made him die at the age of 61 with only having 200 pounds per week. Don’t get me wrong i see what you are meaning to and as myself i smoke and drink alcohol but in the end they are not good habits my friend. Greetings from Istanbul.

[@jaynestag95]

Yeah ...miss freedom

[@jaynestag95]

Yeah.. ...good times😊 world's changed for the worst.

[@gwynmaverickjames6098]

Saw him at the crucible years back,just amazing to watch what a legend sadly missed by the people ,the people’s champion RIP Hurricane

[@HantsLeo]

His shots are amazing, even more so when they're played at 100 miles an hour

[@user-nx3oh6ny7p]

THANK U , so many memories, words can't explain. Most wonderfull times.

[@londonlady1966]

My Dad watched Alex in Belfast on the early days. The aul snooker halls. Played a few matches too.

[@user-dv7wh8tm2p]

A total genius, played shots that no one would even dare, the greatest player

[@shaynesparkes8740]

The very best of the best and greatest shot of all time. That black ball off the table and rolls down into the middle is just so pleasing to watch. It’ll never be beaten ❤️👌

[@tonynaccarato4751]

They don't make ALEX HIGGINS anymore, he was one of a kind, saw him play many times in the mid seventies live, won 3 Canadian Championships at the immortal CNE, fantastic stuff, RIP my friend, you have earned your fame honestly.

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

Just too brilliant for words.

[@ariffjiwa3937]

Thanks buddy for remembering these shots

[@Coneman3]

‘Seeing’ shots quickly is a gift. I think many can do it for the odd shot, but great players do it most of the time.

[@paulliddle7483]

Amazing brilliant Alex Hurricane Higgins

[@snooker.itatiba.s.p]

Grande jogador 🙌o tempo se passou, ea história nunca passará Parabéns

[@allistermcginlay6476]

There's no argument at the top level of snooker, genius is apparent, it's not just skill or practice, it's an indisputable ability to exceed the norm and create perfection, but Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins a one of a kind human and snooker player. Place him in the modern era and he would win snooker matches, especially on the modern tables today, he was that good, he plays snooker shots no professional would attempt today, yet he made a huge number in his early career, and beat players like Stephen hendry in his later career, not bad with all the baggage he carried around with him, The Hurricane the Motzart of snooker, RIP maestro!

[@philsymes]

This man on today's tables with decent support? Fucking hell! 😮

[@stephenbrake483]

Anytime i watch Alex shoot it always puts a smile on my face r.i.p Alex Higgins

[@kenworth3609]

These clips demonstrate not only his skill and control over the balls but also his courage to be a showman player for his audience. The man will always be a mentor for future players trying to achieve his skills, that’s how Alex will always be remembered for…. legendary

[@erniescullion8452]

This has me nearly breathless with emotion.I NEVER SAW ANYONE WHO COULD GET OUT OF A SNOOKER AND PUT HIS OPPONENT IN ONE WITH THE SAME SHOT MORE THAN HURRICANE HIGGINS . Alex who I feel embarrass for when I watched him in Interviews We all love Hurricane who made snooker more attractive playing flare .Honest he was without doubt best I've ever seen but not the most consistent. Well The blue in the SEMIFINAL PLAYING SCREW BACK WITH SIDE HE HAD SOME BALLS TO PLAY THAT. Jimmy is a loveable person terrific player.

[@ericvaleraphotography27]

The peoples champion, him and Jimmy White gave snooker that crazy magic feel of the 70-80's. Unique Alex Higgins

[@dermotgillespie5138]

There will never be another player like Alex to play the green baize like he did...

[@peterdolan1787]

Such a player , great agility and flair... by far the greatest .🙌

[@gwynjames]

Some fantastic potting from the people’s champion,no other player like him,just magnetic to watch him,rip Alex

[@richardbool4232]

Used to love watching Alex playing and when him and jimy white were in a match you could feel the Electricity in the room.

[@geraldfrankel538]

Thank you Alex Higgins 🙏❤️RIP.

[@stevenrobertson8329]

The greatest shot maker of all time, RIP Hurricane.

[@grouty5571]

Still gives me goosebumps watching the hurricane...

[@williamkilpatrick101]

That's how the man played snooker. Winning wasn't enough he had to entertain and excite. I'm so glad that I lived during his heyday he made snooker worth watching. He did for snooker what Mohamad Ali did for heavyweight boxing. R.I.P Alex just like Ali you were the greatest.

[@Didda3]

Legend. God bless him like he blessed us.

[@magdalenaannaiwanowna9175]

Fenomenalny!!! I ten chłopięcy uśmiech!!! Uwielbiam!!!

[@TanveerAhmed-gl5jk]

Without this man snooker wouldnt b where its today .thats for sure.

[@kylenorcliffe8454]

Tanveer Ahmed yes it would because we have someone even better than Alex and that is Ronnie

[@TanveerAhmed-gl5jk]

@@kylenorcliffe8454 yes very true .ronnie is the best player of this generation .no doubt but Alex was in his time .

[@SnookerFan-kl1jj]

@@TanveerAhmed-gl5jk There is a misconception about Alex being the catalyst for the game's popularity. That would have happened without him, as the terrestrial networks started to increase their coverage of the game after 78. His star was already on the wane by then and Jimmy would assume his mantle as the biggest box office attraction by 85/86. Higgins best years sadly were never televised (72 - 76).

[@johnhodgson5127]

So different to the players now... They stay super still on the shot ,, he moves so much. Amazing to watch this

[@izziebon]

He knew only too well that the only movement that mattered was the cue tip on the cueball! Some of his body action will be to add a perfect dimension of spin, side, check-side, stun, swerve or even jump to it.

[@ahsanawan421]

Snooker came in history just because of Alex Higgins❤️

[@Eat-MyGoal]

Amazing how he produced such cue power from such a short backswing. His timing must have been spot on when playing at his best...

[@scottpannell2286]

My great uncle turned down the opportunity to turn pro in the 70’s just as it all took off, he played Higgins amongst others a good few times. He always taught me to stay still for about 5 seconds after the shot.... Higgins doesn’t even wait til the cue ball is struck before moving his head up!

[@christopherfarrington9270]

was tour uncle called cliff thorburn the grinder.

[@waynewalker8227]

Class. Bless ya Alex.

[@courierton9217]

Great Alex Higgins.

[@ariffjiwa3937]

Love the man RIP you legend x

[@user-zf2ht6qn8o]

No one playing like him anymore…I miss him so so much ….He’s the one and only….

[@hobbyable1]

Alex was the punk rocker of snooker, he took the rule book and wrote his own one. Every player today owes him a debt they can never repay.

[@gabrielesantini1448]

Thank you, mr. Higgins

[@shivambhandari9955]

He can make anyone nervous with his ridiculous shot selections....Fearless potting machine...RIP

[@mrj57f]

A true showman sadly missed ,when snooker had some great players ,rip alex ....

[@jaynestag95]

The best....pot black😊

[@marcondesoliveiracavalcant5694]

The "snooker crazy". One of the best players the world has ever had, or perhaps the best.

[@Insectoid_]

So much power he had.

[@simongarribaldi9267]

Alex Higgins made a huge statement with his life. He did not fit in, but was charismatic and sublimely talented. He's the only one that gives Jesus a real game.

[@NightShooter87]

Great vid.

[@SnifferDogBen]

Thanks!

[@jamiegilbert1098]

He is just amazing 👏

[@vlogcookwithsal4725]

He's excellent ' i have never seen somebody playing shots like him' consistently

[@oldskoolfool141]

Missing the snooker on the blue against Thorburn, great compilation regardless

[@guillonremi5668]

the fact that he gets up immidiatly after striking the ball stresses me out for some reason. I feel like there's no way you could pot anything with such a technique that's super weird to watch

[@SnifferDogBen]

Yeah I agree, I'd probably miscue a lot with that technique.

[@gregjacobs8544]

It's wild

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

Everyone has their own way of playing. One guy plays at my local club, when he feathers, he does it so fast as if he’s got a medical problem and has almost no pause before he hits the cue ball. But he is a very accurate potter.

[@andrewarmstrong8651]

He cues perfectly you can’t win world championship if you don’t , he is emotional unsure and a genious

[@shaunparker5410]

Unbelievable, he knew all the angles and more

[@fasthracing]

On his day unbeatable

[@alanmctavish4802]

That long red at 1.10 is one of the best shots you will ever see. Considering he played at least 5 shots just as great in the same frame. But it was also the pressure he was under to make those pots, if he missed he would have lost the match and the 1982 world title in the final against reardon.

[@magichands135]

That cue action after the shot is making me nervous

[@rakaswastika6412]

3:51 the one and only !!! Rip legend

[@chaney1]

while there will always be a debate on who was the best,there is NO debate on who every fan would rather watch first

[@gweilospur5877]

Ronnie O ‘ Sullivan. Higgins was never at any stage close to being world no 1.

[@catscan2022]

the rest were like watching paint dry. Even Jimmy white couldn't hold a candle to the hurricane ❤

[@harryharmon527]

Alex 69 Break against Jimmy in 1982 World Champioship Semi Final was just incredible.It is still to this day 40 Years later The Ultimate Bottle Clearance at The Crucible.

[@dingdong289]

Agree probably the best crucible break and all with his incredible ability to be out of position for each shot. !!

[@chuchartjunyangdeekul231]

The last shot is amazing

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Alex made snooker what it is today, his flare, twitching and speed makes him even more amazing that he was as brilliant as he was, I remember Steve Davis saying in the mid 80s that when Alex was on his A game he was unbeatable.

[@johndowney8007]

Wonderful player

[@heroicjourney2508]

Put snooker on the map plain and simple! Absolute grand wizard of the game, he is to snooker what best is to football x

[@Meyram736]

Best Higgins

[@bodrulhok3325]

Alex hariken Higgin will always remain in all his fans memory es long es they will live 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@runeabyss8999]

The one the only the hurricane Alex 'iggins!

[@bodrulhok3325]

Our Alex we shall never forget Alex ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@usmankhan9241]

Master of exhibition shots

[@user-jt8dh4qy8d]

Geniius.

[@nicholasperry-mason4640]

He wanted to entertain, even at great cost to himself. I feel sure he could have won the world title a lot more than he actually did.

[@TanveerAhmed-gl5jk]

Ahh.the great Alex.the legend.

[@edpaterson3529]

Good video. No bs and decent soundtrack.

[@SnifferDogBen]

Thanks :)

[@papaidodekiekin3089]

Genius!! Legend!!