Alex Higgins was one of the most famous and influential snooker players of all time. Born in Belfast in 1949, he became known as “Hurricane Higgins” because of his incredibly fast, attacking style of play and his ability to make bold, exciting shots at great speed. The nickname was created by one of his early… Continue reading The Hurricane
Month: August 2026
The Brockton Blockbuster
Aka Rocky Marciano aka The Rock from Brockton. I first came across the name Rocky Marciano at the end of the 60s when adults in my household were discussing who was the greatest heavyweight of all time. In 1969 someone came up with the brilliant idea and feeding a computer with as much data on… Continue reading The Brockton Blockbuster