About John Higgins
Lived 1932 – 2005 (aged 72). John Higgins was a British association football player.
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. He then spent two seasons with fellow Cheshire League club Altrincham.
Honours Bolton Wanderers FA Cup: 1957–58
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Who was John Higgins?
English footballer, born 1932
When was John Higgins born?
John Higgins was born on 15 October 1932 in Bakewell.
When did John Higgins die?
John Higgins died on 22 April 2005 in Macclesfield.
What was John Higgins's occupation?
John Higgins was an association football player.
What nationality was John Higgins?
John Higgins was British.
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· DBpedia: John Higgins (footballer, born 1932)
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