Geoffrey Higson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Geoffrey Firth•Higson |
| Used name | Geoffrey•Higson |
| Born | 26 May 1899 in Stockport, England (GBR) |
| Died | 27 May 1984 (aged 85 years 1 day) in Quorn, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Stockport 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 |