<P> The term first appeared in 1858 in cricket , to describe H.H. Stephenson 's taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries . Fans held a collection for Stephenson , and presented him with a hat bought with the proceeds . The term was used in print for the first time in 1865 . The term was eventually adopted by many other sports including hockey , association football , water polo and team handball . </P>
<P> The term first appeared in 1858 in cricket , to describe H.H. Stephenson 's taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries . Fans held a collection for Stephenson , and presented him with a hat bought with the proceeds . The term was used in print for the first time in 1865 . The term was eventually adopted by many other sports including hockey , association football , water polo and team handball . </P>
where does the saying hat trick come from
where does the saying hat trick come from
cricket , to describe H.H. Stephenson 's taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries
cricket , to describe H.H. Stephenson 's taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries