John Higgins (footballer, born 1932) explained

John Higgins
Birth Date:15 October 1932
Birth Place:Bakewell, Derbyshire, England
Death Place:Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
Position:Defender
Years1:1949–1950
Clubs1:Buxton
Years2:1950–1961
Caps2:183
Goals2:0
Years3:1961–1963
Caps3:77
Goals3:1
Years4:1963–1965
Clubs4:Altrincham
Totalcaps:260
Totalgoals:1

John Higgins (15 October 1932 – 22 April 2005) was an English professional footballer who played mainly in central defence. Born in Bakewell, Higgins was brought up in Buxton, Derbyshire, and began his football career with local club Buxton. He later played for Bolton Wanderers in the Football League between 1952 and 1961. He played in Bolton's 2–0 win over Manchester United in the 1958 FA Cup Final. In 1961, he joined Wigan Athletic, and went on to play 77 Cheshire League games in two seasons at the club.[1] He then spent two seasons with fellow Cheshire League club Altrincham.

Honours

Bolton Wanderers

1957–58[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. . 1996 . Yore Publications . Harefield . 1-874427-91-7 .
  2. Book: Leslie . Jack . Vernon . Rollin . Rothmans Football Yearbook 1977–78 . 1977 . Brickfield Publications Ltd . London . 0354 09018 6 . 490.