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Alex Higgins snooker player alias Hurricane Higgins smoking cigarette during a match 1988
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Alex Higgins snooker player alias Hurricane Higgins smoking cigarette during a match 1988
Phil Spencer
Mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*223150
Media ID 21528660
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the intense world of snooker in 1988. The legendary Alex Higgins, known as Hurricane Higgins for his explosive playing style, is captured in a moment of sheer concentration during a match. However, what sets this image apart is the cigarette delicately held between his fingers. Amidst the haze of smoke that surrounds him, Higgins exudes an air of rebellion and nonchalance. In an era when smoking was more socially accepted, this photograph serves as a powerful reminder of a bygone time when sportsmen could indulge their vices even during high-stakes competitions. The juxtaposition between the elegance and precision required in snooker and the act of smoking creates an intriguing contrast. It hints at Higgins' complex personality - both fiercely talented yet plagued by personal demons throughout his career. Phil Spencer's expert lens captures not only the physicality but also the essence of this iconic figure within snooker history. The grainy texture adds depth to every line on Higgins' face, revealing years spent perfecting his craft while battling inner turmoil. This print transports us back to an era where sporting legends were larger than life characters who pushed boundaries both on and off the table. It serves as a testament to Alex "Hurricane". Higgins' indelible mark on snooker history while simultaneously capturing a snapshot of 1980s culture with its unapologetic depiction of smoking in sport.
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