Where did the word Hat-trick come from?

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Where did the word Hat-trick come from?

2007-04-11 22:28:57 · 3 answers · asked by saigonrick 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation

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It actually originated from the game cricket. The taking of three wickets in the game is difficult to do, therefore, he was rewarded with a new game hat. Now, it refers to any sports where a single player does something in threes such as three goals scored in one game.

2007-04-14 16:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by lacrosselover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It comes from cricket and was first used in the 1870s See below for more information.

2007-04-12 00:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by WolverLini 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

From pulling a rabbit out of a hat.

It comes from illusionists doing tricks with their hat.

2007-04-11 22:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋