Edward Lyman "Hick" Abbott

Born

May 1, 1891

Hick Abbott was born in Orrllia, Ontario on May 1, 1891

Provincial Champions

Feb 20, 1912

Hick Abbott played on the 1912 Regina Bees Capitals. This team was a split squad of the Regina Capitals, they both competed in the Saskatchewan Senior League with the Regina Bees winning the provincial title in a total goals series over Moose Jaw. <i>dates of the finals are approximate</i>

Allan Cup Challenge Game 1

Mar 13, 1914

Winnipeg Monarchs1913-1914 At Regina Regina Victorias Winnipeg Monarchs won championship of own league and defeated Kenora in cup games, but lost cup to Regina in Winnipeg.

Allan Cup Challenge Game 2

Mar 16, 1914

Regina successfully defended against Grande Mere, at Regina. Regina Victorias 6 Grand Mere 4

Allan Cup Challenge Game 3

Mar 18, 1914

Regina successfully defended against Grande Mere, at Regina. Regina Victorias 4 Grande Mere 1

Enlistment

Sep 23, 1915

Enlistment papers Abbott enlisted in the military.

Rugby Champion

Oct 15, 1915

Hick Abbott was a member of the Regina Rugby Club which won the western championship 11-1 over Calgary. The Western Champion was not allowed to challenger the Eastern Champion for the Grey Cup until 1921. This was also the last championship game until after World War I This championship is recognised by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as one of the Western Conference Championships.
<i>date of game is approximate</a>

Acting Captain

Mar 16, 1916

Approval is given to the application to name Captain Abbott acting Captain of the 52nd Battalion

Death

Aug 18, 1918

Hick Abbott was killed by a sniper's bullet as he lead his troops out of a trench during the Battle of Amiens. This battle is considered the turning point of World War I