Bo Hickey
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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 and high school
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.[1]
College career
Hickey spent two seasons at the
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.[4]
Hickey was selected in the 14th round of the
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.[8]
Hickey died in Connecticut on February 28, 2023, at the age of 77.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "Stamford Old Timers to honor Bo Hickey". Stamford Advocate. November 21, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Tom Hickey College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Bo Hickey Flunks Out of Maryland". The News. Associated Press. June 21, 1965. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "The Baltimore Sun from Baltimore, Maryland on November 23, 1966 · 28".
- ^ "Gilchrist on Injured List". The New York Times. September 10, 1967. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Denver Broncos Greats... By The Numbers: #31". MileHighReport.com. SB Nation. April 19, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Wallace, William N. (July 24, 1968). "Football Jets Lose Boozer for 'Indefinite Period' as Halfback Is Inducted". The New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Dinan, Michael (December 8, 2015). "After 34 Years, Bo Hickey To Retire As Lakeview Cemetery Superintendent". NewCanaanite.com. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Bo Hickey, former New Canaan hockey, football coach and NFL player, has died. 'Bo was a legend'". Archived from the original on 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-03-01.