Alex Higgins notes on betting slips given antiques valuation of £1k

Notes written on betting slips by snooker legend Alex Higgins have been given an antiques valuation of £1,000.

The former world champion, who died in July at the age of 61, penned the pieces a year before his death, a Hanson Auctioneers spokesman said, before they were eventually given to journalist David O'Dornan, the BBC reports.

He stated the writings give a fascinating insight into what Higgins - known as the Hurricane - was like, adding the majority were on betting dockets, but one was on a bar receipt.

One of the notes stated: "[I was] technically the very best, better than any chess grand master and when I decided to attack I was also lethal."

And another reads: "Was always honest and tried my best".

This comes after an apology letter written by Higgins, following an altercation with a press officer, was given an antiques valuation of up to £2,000 in November.

Posted by Keith Leicester