He moved with his family to San Diego , California in 1932 .
The son of Harriett and Elijah Elliott , he was born in Newby , Oklahoma , United States , and adopted his stepfather 's surname , Liggins , as a child .
Liggins moved with Liggins ' family to San Diego , California in 1932 .
The son of Harriett and Elijah Elliott , he was born in Newby , Oklahoma , United States , and adopted his stepfather 's surname , Liggins , as a child .