Alf Higgs

Alfred James Higgs was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for Wales national [rugby league team|Wales], and at club level for Oldham and Halifax as a.

Background

Higgs was born in Pontypool, Wales, in 1904.

Playing career

Club career

Higgs played at in Halifax's 22–8 victory over York in the 1930–31 Challenge Cup Final during the 1930–31 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, in front of a crowd of 40,368.

International honours

Higgs won a cap for Wales while at Oldham in the 12–20 defeat by England at Central Park, Wigan on Wednesday 11 January 1928.

Outside rugby league

After retiring from rugby, Higgs ran a grocery in Halifax before returning to Wales in 1940.