Luke Higgins
American football player (1921–1991)
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Luke Martin Higgins (May 3, 1921 – October 11, 1991) was an American professional football guard who played one season with the Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football at the University of Notre Dame.
Edgewater, New Jersey, U.S.
Largo, Florida, U.S.
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| Position | Guard | ||||
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| Born | May 3, 1921 Edgewater, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||
| Died | October 11, 1991 (aged 70) Largo, Florida, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Cliffside Park (Cliffside Park, New Jersey) | ||||
| College | Notre Dame (1941–1942, 1946) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1945: 23rd round, 235th overall pick | ||||
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Early life
Luke Martin Higgins was born on May 3, 1921, in Edgewater, New Jersey.[1] He attended Cliffside Park High School in Cliffside Park, New Jersey.[2]
College and military career
Higgins played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame from 1941 to 1942.[2] His football career was interrupted by a stint in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.[2] He was awarded a Purple Heart after being seriously wounded in Italy in 1944.[3][4] Higgins returned to Notre Dame in 1946 and played for the football team that season.[5] The 1946 Fighting Irish were AP Poll national champions. Higgins also participated in the shot put during his time at Notre Dame.[6]
Professional career
Higgins was selected by the Cleveland Rams in the 23rd round, with the 235th overall pick, of the 1945 NFL draft.[1] He signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1947.[7] He played in 11 games for the Colts during the 1947 season.[1]
Personal life
Higgins died on October 11, 1991, in Largo, Florida.[1]