Hibbard was born in Chicago. His father, Homer Nash Hibbard, was a Vermont native who attended Harvard Law School and then established a law practice in Chicago. The younger Hibbard grew up in Chicago, attended public primary school, and prepared for college at Hyde Park High School.\n', '

In the fall of 1883, he enrolled at the University of Michigan as part of the first class of six students in the mechanical engineering program. He was a member of the Michigan Wolverines baseball team for four years from 1884 to 1887 and the team\'s captain in 1885 and 1886. He was the team\'s principal pitcher all four years at Michigan. While attending Michigan, Hibbard was also a member of the University Athletic Board, the University Glee Club, and the Sigma Chi fraternity.\n', '

Between July 31 and August 2, 1884, Hibbard played in two games for the Chicago White Stockings of the National League, compiling a record of one win and one loss and an earned run average of 2.65.\n', '

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