Bo Hickey
- February 28, 2023
- 77 years
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Bo Hickey, 77, American football player (Montreal Alouettes, Brooklyn Dodgers, Denver Broncos).
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|Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey (October 7, 1945 – February 28, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a fullback for the Denver Broncos of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins.
Early life
Hickey was born and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut and attended Stamford Catholic High School, where he played football, baseball, basketball and ran track. He was named All-Fairfield County and All-State in football as a senior.
College career
Hickey spent two seasons at the University of Maryland, sitting out his freshman year as freshmen were ineligible to play varsity sports at the time. He became the Terrapins' starting running back as a sophomore and was named second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference after leading the team with 894 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns while catching 11 passes for 94 yards. Hickey was academically ineligible to return to Maryland for his junior season.
Professional career
After failing out of Maryland, Hickey signed a contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He played in several exhibition games in 1965 but did not make the team. Hickey was then signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers of the minor league Continental Football League, where he was coached by Pro Football Hall of Famer and Stamford native Andy Robustelli, and finished sixth in the league with 551 rushing yards on 135 carries along with eight touchdowns.
Hickey was selected 357th overall in the 14th round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Hickey was cut by the Cardinals during training camp but was signed by the Denver Broncos on September 9, 1967. He played in 12 games for the Broncos, rushing 73 times for 263 yards and 4 touchdowns while also catching 7 passes for 36 yards and another touchdown before breaking his foot late in the season against the New York Jets. Hickey was released by the Broncos on July 23, 1968 after failing his physical. After his release Hickey returned to minor league football and played three seasons for the Westchester (and later Long Island) Bulls of the Atlantic Coast Football League.
Post-football
After retiring from football he became an assistant football coach at Staples High School before joining the coaching staff at New Canaan High School. He later also became the school's head ice hockey coach, holding the position for 20 years. Hickey worked as the superintendent of Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan, Connecticut for 34 years until his retirement in 2015.
Hickey died in Connecticut on February 28, 2023, at the age of 77.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.How long did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey serve as a head ice hockey coach at New Canaan High School?
- A.20 yearscorrect
- B.34 years
- C.10 years
- D.15 years
Bo Hickey held the position of head ice hockey coach at New Canaan High School for 20 years.
Source: Post-football section
2.What profession did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey hold for 34 years until 2015?
- A.Head football coach at Staples High School
- B.Teacher at New Canaan High School
- C.Superintendent of Lakeview Cemeterycorrect
- D.Professional baseball scout
Bo Hickey worked as the superintendent of Lakeview Cemetery for 34 years until retiring in 2015.
Source: Post-football section
3.On what date did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey pass away?
- A.October 7, 1945
- B.July 23, 1968
- C.February 28, 2023correct
- D.September 9, 1967
Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey died in Connecticut on February 28, 2023.
Source: Post-football section
4.At what age did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey die?
- A.77correct
- B.65
- C.82
- D.70
Bo Hickey died in Connecticut on February 28, 2023, at the age of 77.
Source: Post-football section
5.Which team was Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey playing against when he broke his foot late in the 1967 season?
- A.Montreal Alouettes
- B.New York Jetscorrect
- C.Brooklyn Dodgers
- D.St. Louis Cardinals
Bo Hickey broke his foot late in the season while playing for the Broncos against the New York Jets.
Source: Professional career section
6.Which team did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey sign with immediately after leaving the University of Maryland?
- A.St. Louis Cardinals
- B.Brooklyn Dodgers
- C.Montreal Alouettescorrect
- D.Denver Broncos
After leaving Maryland, Bo Hickey signed a contract with the Montreal Alouettes.
Source: Professional career section
7.Who coached Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey during his time with the Brooklyn Dodgers?
- A.Andy Robustellicorrect
- B.Tom Landry
- C.Vince Lombardi
- D.Don Shula
While playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Bo Hickey was coached by Pro Football Hall of Famer Andy Robustelli.
Source: Professional career section
8.Which NFL/AFL team selected Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey in the 1967 draft?
- A.Montreal Alouettes
- B.St. Louis Cardinalscorrect
- C.Denver Broncos
- D.New York Jets
Bo Hickey was selected 357th overall in the 14th round of the 1967 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.
Source: Professional career section
9.What was the final outcome of Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey's tenure with the Denver Broncos in 1968?
- A.He retired voluntarily to coach
- B.He was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals
- C.He was cut due to poor performance
- D.He was released after failing his physicalcorrect
Bo Hickey was released by the Broncos on July 23, 1968, after failing his physical.
Source: Professional career section
10.What position did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey play for the Denver Broncos?
- A.Tight end
- B.Fullbackcorrect
- C.Wide receiver
- D.Quarterback
Bo Hickey was a professional football player who was a fullback for the Denver Broncos.
Source: Professional career section
11.After his release from the Denver Broncos, for which team did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey play in the Atlantic Coast Football League?
- A.Montreal Alouettes
- B.Brooklyn Dodgers
- C.Westchester Bullscorrect
- D.St. Louis Cardinals
After his release, Bo Hickey played three seasons for the Westchester Bulls of the Atlantic Coast Football League.
Source: Professional career section
12.In what city was Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey born and raised?
- A.Stamford, Connecticutcorrect
- B.Brooklyn, New York
- C.Montreal, Canada
- D.Denver, Colorado
Bo Hickey was born and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut.
Source: Early life section
13.Which sports did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey participate in while attending Stamford Catholic High School?
- A.Soccer, basketball, track, and lacrosse
- B.Football, baseball, basketball, and trackcorrect
- C.Baseball, football, volleyball, and swimming
- D.Football, tennis, wrestling, and golf
At Stamford Catholic High School, Bo Hickey played football, baseball, basketball and ran track.
Source: Early life section
14.Why did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey not play varsity sports during his freshman year at the University of Maryland?
- A.Freshmen were ineligible to play varsity sports at the timecorrect
- B.The team did not have a roster spot available
- C.Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey suffered a broken foot
- D.Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey was academically ineligible
Bo Hickey sat out his freshman year at Maryland because freshmen were ineligible to play varsity sports at the time.
Source: College career section
15.How many rushing yards did Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey achieve during his sophomore season at the University of Maryland?
- A.263 yards
- B.894 yardscorrect
- C.551 yards
- D.357 yards
Bo Hickey led the team as a sophomore with 894 rushing yards.
Source: College career section
16.What led to the departure of Thomas Henry "Bo" Hickey from the University of Maryland after his sophomore year?
- A.He became academically ineligiblecorrect
- B.He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
- C.He decided to pursue a professional career in Canada
- D.He suffered a career-ending injury
Bo Hickey was academically ineligible to return to Maryland for his junior season.
Source: College career section
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