| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Roy Henry Higgins |
| Nickname | The Professor |
| Born | 5 June 1938 Koondrook, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 8 March 2014 (aged 75) Melbourne, Australia |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Professional jockey, media commentator |
| Retired | 1983 |
Roy Henry Higgins MBE (5 June 1938 – 8 March 2014) was an Australian jockey who rode from the late 1950s to the early 1980s. His talent in the saddle was to later earn him the nickname "The Professor".