Jack Higgins

Athlete

1903 –

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Who is Jack Higgins?

John "Jack" Higgins was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a right wing-back for the Kildare senior team.

Regarded as one of Kildare's greatest-ever players, Higgins made his debut during the 1925 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement a decade later. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and seven Leinster medals. Higgins was an All-Ireland runner-up on four occasions.

At club level Higgins was a six-time county club championship medalist with Naas.

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Born
1903
Naas
Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Profession
Died
Apr 28, 2024

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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