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Bob Hamm

1959 – 2009

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Lived 1959 – 2009 (aged 49). Bob Hamm was an American american football player.

Robert Hamm (born April 24, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Houston Oilers, Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack.

Early life and college Robert Hamm was born on April 24, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, California. He was waived on August 29, 1983. He was placed on injured reserve the next year on August 28, 1984. Hamm played in 14 games, starting five, for the Chiefs during the 1985 season and made one sack before being placed on injured reserve on December 11, 1985. He was placed on injured reserve again on August 25, 1986, and was later released on November 4, 1986.

Hamm signed with the New York Jets on March 26, 1987. He was released on June 10, 1987.

On September 23, 1987, Hamm signed with the Indianapolis Colts during the 1987 NFL players strike. He appeared in three games for the Colts that season. He was released on October 20, 1987, after the strike ended. He later signed a futures contract with the Colts on December 10, 1987, but retired on July 31, 1988.

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Saint Francis High School, University of Nevada, Reno
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Hamm?

American football player

When was Bob Hamm born?

Bob Hamm was born on 24 April 1959 in Kansas City.

When did Bob Hamm die?

Bob Hamm died on 22 April 2009 in Lafayette, Louisiana, Louisiana.

What was Bob Hamm's occupation?

Bob Hamm was an american football player.

What nationality was Bob Hamm?

Bob Hamm was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Hamm

· Wikidata: Q18686564

· DBpedia: Bob Hamm

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