Which player did Higgins defeat in his 1982 World Championship win?
Jimmy White
Steve Davis
Ray Reardon
Dennis Taylor
Answer
Ray Reardon, the defending champion, was Higgins' opponent in the 1982 World Championship final. The match was a close affair, with Reardon leading 16-15 at one point. However, Higgins rallied to win the final four frames and secure his first world title.
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