| Position | Second baseman |
|---|---|
| Width | 150px |
| Bats | Unknown |
| Throws | Right |
| Birth date | December 4, 1859 |
| Birth place | Camden, Delaware, U.S. |
| Death date | April 25, 1919 (aged 59) |
| Death place | Farnhurst, Delaware, U.S. |
| Debutleague | MLB |
| Debutdate | August 9 |
| Debutyear | 1888 |
| Debutteam | Boston Beaneaters |
| Finalleague | MLB |
| Finaldate | October 2 |
| Finalyear | 1890 |
| Finalteam | Syracuse Stars |
| Statleague | MLB |
| Stat1label | Batting average |
| Stat1value | .241 |
| Stat2label | Home runs |
| Stat2value | 0 |
| Stat3label | Runs batted in |
| Stat3value | 40 |
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William Edward Higgins (December 4, 1859 – April 25, 1919) was an American professional baseball player. He played two seasons in Major League Baseball, with the Boston Beaneaters of the National League in 1888, and the St. Louis Browns and Syracuse Stars of the American Association in 1890, primarily as a second baseman. He was playing in the minor leagues as late as 1896.