About Sam Higginson
Lived 1880 – 1930 (aged 49–50). Sam Higginson was a British association football player.
Career Higginson played football with his local amateur side Goldenhill Wanderers before moving to Stoke in 1899. He immediately became a first team regular making 33 appearances in his first season as a professional. He was used as both a centre forward or centre back due to his physical qualities and he carried on been a key member of the Stoke side during the early 1900s as the side struggled on compete in the First Division. He left for Reading in 1904 after making over 120 appearances for Stoke. His spell at Reading was a short one as he left for Bradford City a season later where he finished his career.
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Who was Sam Higginson?
English footballer (1880-1930)
When was Sam Higginson born?
Sam Higginson was born in 1880 in Goldenhill.
When did Sam Higginson die?
Sam Higginson died in 1930.
What was Sam Higginson's occupation?
Sam Higginson was an association football player.
What nationality was Sam Higginson?
Sam Higginson was British.
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