James Higgins (footballer)

Not to be confused with Jim Higgins (footballer).
James Higgins
Personal information
Full name James Higgins
Date of birth 1874
Place of birth Cradley Heath, England
Playing position Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Stourbridge
1897–1898 Small Heath 6 (3)
1898–1900 Netherton
1900–19?? Halesowen Town

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


James Higgins (1874 – after 1899) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[1] Born in Cradley Heath, Staffordshire, Higgins played local football for Stourbridge before joining Small Heath in 1897.[2] A centre forward, he made his debut in the Second Division on 2 April 1898 in a 2–1 win at Luton Town. He kept his place for the remaining five games of the 1897–98 season, and scored three goals,[3] but when the club signed Bob McRoberts he decided his future lay back in non-league football.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 124. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. 1 2 Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. ↑ Matthews, p. 144.
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