Ernest Hickinbottom (born 1865 - 2 September 1939) was an English footballer who played for Derby County.[1]

Ernest Hickinbottom
Personal information
Date of birth 1865
Place of birth Darley Abbey, England
Date of death 2 September 1939 (aged 73–74)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Darley Abbey
Derby Midland
1888–1893 Derby County 50 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He died at the Baseball Ground watching Derby playing Aston Villa on 2 September 1939.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ "A Derby Man's Diary". Derby Daily Telegraph. 6 September 1939. Retrieved 31 August 2015 – via British Newspaper Archive.