Paul Higgins
Policeman & Australian rules footballer
About Paul Higgins
Lived 1946 – 2016 (aged 69). Paul Higgins was an australian rules football player and police officer.
Paul Higgins (8 March 1946 – 15 February 2016) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the South Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Higgins was a detective with Victorian Police. In 1987 he was arrested and charged with corruption. In one of Australia's longest and most expensive trials, he was found guilty and sentenced to seven years in jail.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Higgins?
Policeman & Australian rules footballer
When was Paul Higgins born?
Paul Higgins was born on 8 March 1946.
When did Paul Higgins die?
Paul Higgins died on 15 February 2016.
What was Paul Higgins's occupation?
Paul Higgins was an australian rules football player and police officer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Higgins (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Higgins. https://biography.guide/paul-higgins/
MLA: "Paul Higgins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-higgins/.
Chicago: "Paul Higgins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-higgins/.
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