Jack Hickey
Collingwood
AFL career
72 games15 goals
- Debut
- R11 1951 v FIT14 July 1951
- Most recent
- R16 1956 v CAR4 Aug 1956
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the country town of Yea, Jack Hickey arrived at Victoria Park in 1951 and quickly established himself as a versatile key position player for Collingwood. While capable of providing relief in the ruck, he found his niche as a sturdy full-back, becoming a reliable pillar in the Magpies' defence during the Phonse Kyne era. His career highlight came in 1953, where he manned the last line of defence in the premiership victory over Geelong, helping to thwart the Cats' attempt at a hat-trick of flags. Hickey also featured in the losing 1952 Grand Final side, remaining a consistent contributor until his departure from the VFL following the 1956 season.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Dec 1930
- Died
- 13 Sept 2018 (aged 87y 274d)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 69 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the country town of Yea, Jack Hickey arrived at Victoria Park in 1951 and quickly established himself as a versatile key position player for Collingwood. While capable of providing relief in the ruck, he found his niche as a sturdy full-back, becoming a reliable pillar in the Magpies' defence during the Phonse Kyne era. His career highlight came in 1953, where he manned the last line of defence in the premiership victory over Geelong, helping to thwart the Cats' attempt at a hat-trick of flags. Hickey also featured in the losing 1952 Grand Final side, remaining a consistent contributor until his departure from the VFL following the 1956 season.