John Higgins (footballer, born 1933)
John Higgins (7 January 1933 – 1994) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Celtic in the 1950s. He played for the Scottish Football League XI once.[1]
After his playing career ended, Higgins worked as a coach at Celtic between 1961 and 1967.[2] He became then the club's Chief Scout in 1967,[2] and was involved in developing links between Celtic and the recently established Celtic Boys Club.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "John Higgins". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ a b "If You Know The History: 8th June 1994 John Higgins died". Jim Craig Celtic Supporter's Club. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ "History of The Celtic Boys Club". The Celtic Boys Club. Archived from the original on 14 February 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- Sources
- John Higgins at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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