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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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