David Hickinbotham
Australian rules footballer and coach
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David Hickinbotham (1862 – 9 November 1941)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) and coached them in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Ashbourne, Victoria
Moolap, Victoria
| David Hickinbotham | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | David Hickinbotham | ||
| Born |
1862 Ashbourne, Victoria | ||
| Died |
9 November 1941 (aged 79) Moolap, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Geelong (VFA) | ||
| Position | Centreman | ||
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1910–1911 | Geelong | 36 (18–16–2) | |
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Under Hickinbotham's captaincy, Geelong did not lose a single game in the 1886 VFA season on their way to the premiership. His sides were renowned for their fitness and physical preparation, while as a player he was regarded as one of the best centreman of the 1880s.[2] Hickinbotham became Geelong's inaugural VFL coach in 1910 and was in charge for two seasons.[3] He was particularly remembered for his best-on-ground performance in the famous 1886 "Match of the Century" against South Melbourne.[4]
