As a 16 year old, Jerry Higgins was the winning pitcher in one game of the Legion State Tournament and was the winning pitcher in a game in the National Regional at Bismarck, ND, the only El Dorado pitcher to win a game at the National level since 1926. His career Legion record was 17-10 with a 1.87 ERA.

His senior year in high school (1967), he struck out 16 against Kapaun including 12 in a row while allowing 3 hits and walking 4. His season ERA of 0.66 would be 4th on the EHS single season honor roll.

As a 15 year old, Jerry pitched a perfect game in the El Dorado Junior League Tournament Championship Game against an outstanding Leon team. That Leon team had at least 5 players who went on to play for Post 81. As a 14 year old, Jerry pitched for the El Dorado Elks All-Stars who won the Kansas State Championship.

In addition to baseball, Jerry was also a starting end in football and a starter on the EHS basketball team.

Legion stats by season:

	IP	R	H	SO	BB	ER	ERA	W-L
1966	56	24	52	48	17	14	1.75	7-2
1967	48	-	35	63	45	22	3.21	7-3
1968	72	19	38	76	33	11	1.07	3-5
Career	176	-	125	187	95	47	1.87	17-10

High School Senior Season:

	IP	R	H	SO	BB	ER	ERA	W-L
1967	32	8	-	43	11	3	0.66	5-1