About John Higgins
Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 87). John Higgins was a British association football player.
John Wilson Higgins (27 January 1930 – 21 June 2017) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a defender. Born in Kilmarnock, Higgins began his football career with Edinburgh club Hibernian. He played for Hibs in the 1955–56 European Cup, as part of the first British club to enter European competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Higgins?
Scottish association football player (1930–2017)
When was John Higgins born?
John Higgins was born on 27 January 1930 in Kilmarnock.
When did John Higgins die?
John Higgins died on 28 June 2017.
What was John Higgins's occupation?
John Higgins was an association football player.
What nationality was John Higgins?
John Higgins was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Higgins (footballer, born 1930)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Higgins. https://biography.guide/john-higgins-association-football-player-1930/
MLA: "John Higgins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-higgins-association-football-player-1930/.
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