Bobby Hammond Explained

Bobby Hammond
Number:33, 34
Position:Running back
Birth Date:February 20, 1952
Birth Place:Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Weight Lb:171
Height In:10
High School:Bayside (NY)
College:Morgan State
Undraftedyear:1975
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
Highlights:
  • Morgan State University Athletic Hall of Fame
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:332
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:1,401
Statlabel3:Rushing TDs
Statvalue3:4
Pfr:HammBo00
Coachrecord:4–8 (WLAF)

Robert Lee Hammond (born February 20, 1952) is a former American professional football player and coach. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons with the New York Giants and Washington Redskins after playing collegiately at Morgan State University.[1] Hammond also was an assistant coach in the NFL for 11 years and served as head coach for the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football (WLAF) from 1995 to 1996.

Early years

Hammond played high school football at Bayside High School in Bayside, New York.[1]

Later years

After retiring from playing football, Hammond worked for the Pony sportswear company, signing players for product endorsements.[2]

Now holding a doctorate and working in higher education, Hammond currently coordinates an academic support program at Camden County College in Camden, New Jersey.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Moran . Malcolm. August 4, 1983 . Players; Hammond recalls an angry youth . New York Times. B15 . January 24, 2024.
  2. News: Remnick. David . February 9, 1983 . Hammond Is Counting on Different Numbers Under Federalism . The Washington Post. January 24, 2024.
  3. Web site: Camden Scholars Program . Camden County College . October 23, 2024.