Career
His birth was registered in Prescot district. International honours
Challenge Cup final appearances
Higgins played in Widnes" 18-5 victory over Keighley in the 1937 Challenge Cup final during the 1936-1937 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1937. County Cup final appearances
Higgins played centre, id est (that is) number 4, in Widnes" 4-5 defeat by Wigan in the 1928 Lancashire Cup final during the 1928-1929 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 24 November 1928, played Left-prop, id est (that is) number 8, in Widnes" 7-3 victory over Wigan in the 1945 Lancashire Cup final during the 1945-1946 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 27 October 1945.
Alec Higgins is the middle brother of the rugby league football players Jack Higgins, and Fred Higgins.