Harry S. Hammond facts for kids
Hammond cropped from 1907 Michigan football team portrait
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| Born: | November 13, 1884 Crown Point, New York, U.S. |
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| Died: | June 9, 1960 Westport, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Position(s) | End/Halfback |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| College | Michigan |
| Career history | |
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| 1904–1907 | Michigan |
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Harry Stevens Hammond (born November 13, 1884 – died June 9, 1960) was an American football player and a successful businessman. He played college football for the University of Michigan from 1904 to 1907. After his football career, he worked for big companies like the Pressed Steel Car Company and the National Tube Co.
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Harry Hammond's Early Life
Harry Hammond was born in Crown Point, New York, in November 1884. His family had a long history of making iron in Crown Point. His grandfather, John Hammond, was a general in the Civil War. He later became a U.S. Congressman from New York.
When their iron business faced tough competition, Harry's family moved to Chicago. His father, Charles Lyman Hammond, was a businessman. Harry grew up in Chicago and went to public schools there.
His Athletic Brothers
Harry had four brothers, and they were all good athletes. His older brother, John S. Hammond, was a track and field star and football player. He also founded the New York Rangers hockey team. Another brother, Thomas S. Hammond, also played football for the University of Michigan.
Playing Football at Michigan
Harry Hammond started at the University of Michigan in 1903. He played on the freshman football team that year. From 1904 to 1907, he was a key player for the Michigan Wolverines football team. He was one of the top scorers on the famous 1904 and 1905 "Point-a-Minute" football teams. These teams were known for scoring points very quickly.
Harry played different positions, including halfback, fullback, and end. He was known for his courage and smart plays. A yearbook from 1906 praised his tough playing style. It mentioned how he bravely tackled opponents and helped his team win.
Harry was also part of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan in 1908.
Harry Hammond's Business Career
After college, Harry Hammond worked for a bridge company in Chicago. In 1908, he joined the Pressed Steel Car Co. in Pittsburgh. He worked there as a designer, estimator, and sales agent for many years.
In 1917, Harry married Helen Hoffstot. They had three children: Harry S. Hammond, Jr., Frank H. Hammond, and Anne Hammond. The family lived in Manhattan and later in Garden City, New York. Harry continued to work as a sales agent for street cars.
Later, in the 1930s, Harry worked in the gas industry. He was with the National Tube Co., which was part of United States Steel Corp. Harry Stevens Hammond passed away in Westport, Connecticut, in June 1960.
