About Jack Higgins
Lived 1903 – 1955 (aged 51–52). Jack Higgins was a gaelic football player.
John Higgins (1903 – 23 October 1955) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right centre half-back for the Kildare senior team.
Higgins made his debut during the 1925 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement a decade later. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and seven Leinster medals. Higgins was an All-Ireland runner-up on four occasions.
At club level Higgins was a six-time county club championship medalist with Naas.
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Who was Jack Higgins?
Irish Gaelic footballer
When was Jack Higgins born?
Jack Higgins was born in 1903 in Naas.
When did Jack Higgins die?
Jack Higgins died on 23 October 1955 in Naas.
What was Jack Higgins's occupation?
Jack Higgins was a gaelic football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Higgins (Gaelic footballer)
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