John Higgins (snooker player) John Higgins (snooker player) John Higgins, (born 18 May 1975) is a Scottish professional snooker player. Since turning professional in 1992, he has won 30 ranking titles, including four World Championships and three UK Championships, as well as two Masters titles, making him one of the most successful players in the modern history of the sport. In terms of world titles in the modern era, Higgins is fifth behind Stephen Hendry (7), Steve Davis (6), Ray Reardon (6) and Ronnie O'Sullivan (5). His 30 career ranking titles puts him in third place behind Hendry (36) and O'Sullivan (33). Known as
1931 World Snooker Championship 1931 World Snooker Championship The 1931 World Snooker Championship was a snooker tournament held at the Lounge Hall in Nottingham, England. Despite a surge in popularity in the game, only two players competed for the title: defending champion Joe Davis and Tom Dennis, previously twice runner-up. Davis won his fifth World title by defeating Dennis 25–21. Dennis led 19–16 at one stage but Davis won 9 of the next 11 frames to take the Championship. Only two players entered, Joe Davis and Tom Dennis and so only one match was necessary. The match was played from Monday 27 April to