Denny Hickey
American racing driver
Dennis William Hickey (May 14, 1890 – August 11, 1965) was an American racing driver.
Hickey made 18 AAA Championship Car starts between 1917 and 1919, including the 1919 Indianapolis 500. His best race finish was third twice on the Uniontown Speedway board oval in 1919. He drove a Hudson for his entire career.
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