Earle Brent Higgins (born December 30, 1946) is an American former professional

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who spent one season in the

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as a member of the

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during the 1970–71 season. He played at

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in Wyoming and then moved on to Eastern Michigan University. He was drafted from

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during the third round of the

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by the

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, but he did not play for them. He is the father of

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(NBA) player Sean Higgins.

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1946 births Living people American men's basketball players Basketball players from Michigan Casper Thunderbirds men's basketball players Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball players Indiana Pacers players Pioneer High School (Ann Arbor, Michigan) alumni Power forwards San Francisco Warriors draft picks Undrafted ABA players {{1940s-US-basketball-bio-stub