Geoffrey Higson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameGeoffrey Firth•Higson
Used nameGeoffrey•Higson
Born26 May 1899 in Stockport, England (GBR)
Died27 May 1984 in Quorn, England (GBR)
AffiliationsStockport Lacrosse Club, Stockport (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Geoffrey Higson was a member of the crack Stockport team of the 1920s. A county player, he played for Cheshire from 1923 and eventually became the team captain. He also represented The North in the annual match against The South. A leading goalscorer, Higson was still playing up to the mid-1930s and in 1933 helped Cheshire win the County championship. The following year he scored in Stockport’s 25-5 triumph over Cambridge University in the Iroquois Cup.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Lacrosse GBR Geoffrey Higson
Lacrosse, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Great Britain =1