Luke Higgins

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.

Luke Higgins

No. 31
Position:	Guard
Personal information
Born:	(1921-05-03)May 3, 1921 Edgewater, New Jersey, U.S.
Died:	October 11, 1991(1991-10-11) (aged 70) Largo, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:	Cliffside Park (Cliffside Park, New Jersey)
College:	Notre Dame (1941–1942, 1946)
NFL draft:	1945: 23rd round, 235th pick
Career history
Baltimore Colts (1947)
Career highlights and awards
National champion (1946)
Career AAFC statistics
Games played: 11 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]