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Peter Higham
English footballer (Wigan Athletic, Nottingham Forest, Buxton)
January 1, 1931 - July 3, 2026 (Age 95)
Source: Wikipedia public record
Born in Wigan, Higham served in the Royal Marines as part of his National Service, making one appearance for Portsmouth as an amateur in 1950.
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Born in Wigan, Higham served in the Royal Marines as part of his National Service, making one appearance for Portsmouth as an amateur in 1950. Peter Higham died on July 3, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.
- Died
- July 3, 2026
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- Public record (Wikipedia): Peter Higham
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- 1950Born in Wigan, Higham served in the Royal Marines as part of his Na...
Born in Wigan, Higham served in the Royal Marines as part of his National Service, making one appearance for Portsmouth as an amateur in 1950.
- 1952He later joined Bolton Wanderers
He later joined Bolton Wanderers, but left the club without making a first team appearance, and signed for Preston North End in 1952.
- 1955Higham was sold to Nottingham Forest in 1955 for a fee of £8
Higham was sold to Nottingham Forest in 1955 for a fee of £8,000.
- 1956He was part of the Nottingham Forest side that won promotion to the...
He was part of the Nottingham Forest side that won promotion to the First Division during the 1956–57 season.
- July 3, 2026Died
Peter Higham died at age 95.
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He is currently the last surviving member of that team.
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