James Higgins (1874 – after 1899) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[2] Born in Cradley Heath, Staffordshire, Higgins played local football for Stourbridge before joining Small Heath in 1897.[1] 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.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Higgins[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1874 | ||
| Place of birth | Cradley Heath, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Stourbridge | |||
| 1897–1898 | Small Heath | 6 | (3) |
| 1898–1900 | Netherton | ||
| 1900–19?? | Halesowen Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ a b c Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 124. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ Matthews, p. 144.
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