Garry Higgins | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Garry Higgins | ||
Date of birth | 15 June 1955 | ||
Original team(s) | Maryborough | ||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1975–1976 | Carlton | 7 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1976. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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