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Thread #90950 Message #1727442
Posted By: GUEST,Martin Ryan
25-Apr-06 - 07:56 PM
Thread Name: BS: Origins of the term, 'Hat Trick'
Subject: RE: BS: Origins of the term, 'Hat Trick'
FWIW Hat Trick This term is originally from cricket, c.1877. Taking three wickets on three bowls allegedly entitled the bowler to receive a hat from his club commemorating the feat. By 1909 it was being used in other sports.