Does ANYONE know how the term
"Hat Trick" originated???

Three goals in hockey = hat trick

I've heard many many versions, but
want the real one!!! Bring PROOF!!

I don't know if this counts as proof but according to this site http://www.wordorigins.org/wordorh.htm

"This term is originally from cricket, c.1877. Taking three wickets on three bowls allegedly entitled the bowler to receive a hat from his club commemorating the feat. By 1909 it was being used in other sports."

They also give the same explanation here:
http://www.idiomsite.com/hattrick.htm
If you want an explanation of what it means to take three wickets on three bowls,you had better ask Ritzmar or Blam,I may be English but I still don't understand cricket!
Viv.

I know what you mean.... Don't know
if it IS proof, BUT thanks for the
site.

It's darned interesting!!!

http://members.aol.com/MorelandC/HaveOrigins.htm

Try that one scroll down to sports and games