Leonard Higson

Leonard Higson (13 August 1908^[3] – second ¼ 1974^[4]) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity, Leeds and Bradford Northern, as a prop.^[1]

Len Higson

Personal information
Full name	Leonard Higson
Born	(1908-08-13)13 August 1908 Pontefract district, England
Died	1974 (aged 65) Bradford district, England
Playing information
Position	Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1927–34 Wakefield Trinity 210 26 2 0 82 1934 Leeds 1935–47 Bradford Northern Total 210 26 2 0 82 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P Yorkshire 1932–41 England 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]
Father	John Higson

Background

Len Higson's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and his death aged 65 was registered in Bradford district, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Len Higson won caps for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1932 against Wales, and while at Bradford Northern in 1941 against Wales.^[2]

County honours

Len Higson won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity.

County Cup Final appearances

Len Higson played at prop in Wakefield Trinity's 0-8 defeat by Leeds in the 1932–33 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1932–33 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 19 November 1932.

Notable tour matches

Len Higson played at prop in Wakefield Trinity's 6-17 defeat by Australia in the 1933–34 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match during the 1933–34 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 28 October 1933.

Club career

Len Higson made his début for Wakefield Trinity during November 1927.

Personal life

Len Higson was the son of the rugby league footballer; John Higson.