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Sam Rickey (born Richard Thomas Higgins) (March 16, 1848-September 10, 1885) was an American comedic actor. He was an early partner of Edward Harrigan before Harrigan joined with Tony Hart. He was known playing North Irish roles. According to newspaper editor Eugene T. Sawyer, Rickey's "overmastering desire for liquor" was his downfall, leading to his death in New York at age 37 in September 1885.

References

1. Kurt Gänzl, Kurt The Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre, p. 875 (2001)
2. Kahn, Ely Jacques The Merry Partners: The Age and Stage of Harrigan and Hart, p. 124-27 (1955)
3. (12 September 1885). Sam Rickey Dead, The New York Times
4. Sawyer, Eugene T. (October 1923) Old-Time Minstrels of San Francisco, Overland Monthly, p. 6

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