Jack Hickey
Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer (1887-1950) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 63
Jack 'Darb' Hickey was an Australian rugby union and pioneer professional rugby league footballer and represented his country at both sports. He was one of Australia's early dual-code rugby internationals.
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Close ties
Paul Vautin Also at Australia national rugby league team
Morgan Turinui Also at Australia national rugby union team
Salesi Ma'afu Also at Australia national rugby union team
Bob Craig Also at Australia national rugby league team
Johnny Raper Also at Australia national rugby league team
Al Baxter Also at Australia national rugby union team
Career 2
ClubYears
Australia1910
Australia1908-1909
Media & music
About this person
He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in rugby union and was notable for scoring the first ever try for the Australian national side in a rugby league test match.
Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1950 · aged 63