About Alfred Higgs
Lived 1904 – 1931 (aged 26–27). Alfred Higgs was a British rugby league player.
Alfred James Higgs (born 1904) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Oldham and Halifax as a .
Background Higgs was born in Pontypool, Wales, in 1904.
Playing career Club career Higgs played at in Halifax's 22–8 victory over York in the 1930–31 Challenge Cup Final during the 1930–31 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, in front of a crowd of 40,368.
International honours Higgs won a cap for Wales while at Oldham in the 12–20 defeat by England at Central Park, Wigan on Wednesday 11 January 1928.
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Who was Alfred Higgs?
Welsh rugby league footballer
When was Alfred Higgs born?
Alfred Higgs was born in 1904 in Talywain.
When did Alfred Higgs die?
Alfred Higgs died in 1931 in Newport.
What was Alfred Higgs's occupation?
Alfred Higgs was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Alfred Higgs?
Alfred Higgs was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfred Higgs. https://biography.guide/alfred-higgs-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Alfred Higgs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alfred-higgs-rugby-league-player/.
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