Men of the Midlands
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The Men of the Midlands was a professional invitational snooker tournament held for two editions in various locations around England in 1972 and 1973. Both tournaments were won by Alex Higgins.[1][2]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Various |
| Country | England |
| Established | 1972 |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Invitational event |
| Final year | 1973 |
| Final champion |  Alex Higgins |
The 1972 edition featured eight players in two groups each playing the other once with the top two in each group progressing to the semi-finals. In the 1973 edition there were four players who played each other twice. The top two then met in the final.[3]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Alex Higgins |
 John Spencer |
4–2 | 1971/72 |
| 1973 | Alex Higgins |
 Ray Reardon |
5–3 | 1972/73 |