About Ham Dowling
Lived 1895 – 1986 (aged 90). Ham Dowling was an American american football player and engineer.
James Hamilton "Ham" Dowling (November 12, 1895 – January 28, 1986) was an American college football player and once chief engineer of the Florida State Highway Commission.
University of Florida Dowling played for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida in 1915.
Georgia Tech He then transferred to the Georgia Institute of Technology and played for John Heisman's Georgia Tech Golden Tornado. He was a member of the ANAK Society and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
1917 Dowling was a member of Georgia Tech's first national championship team in 1917, which outscored opponents 491 to 17.
Florida State Highway Commission He was once appointed chief engineer of the Florida State Highway Commission in 1933, and served in that capacity until 1946. He was again chief engineer in 1954.
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Who was Ham Dowling?
American football player, engineer (1895-1986)
When was Ham Dowling born?
Ham Dowling was born on 12 November 1895 in Savannah.
When did Ham Dowling die?
Ham Dowling died on 28 January 1986 in Tallahassee.
What was Ham Dowling's occupation?
Ham Dowling was an american football player and engineer.
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Ham Dowling was American.
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