About Herb Hammond
Lived 1939 – 2009 (aged 69). Herb Hammond was an American ice hockey player.
Herbert B. Hammond (December 5, 1939 – July 23, 2009) was an American ice hockey coach and scout who led Brown for six seasons before beginning a professional career in the NHL. Hammond started coaching at Oswego State in 1968 and remained there for 12 years before moving on to Plattsburgh State. He took the Cardinals to the NCAA Division II National Title Game both years he was there (Losing to Lowell each time) and soon was offered the head coaching job at Brown. After six poor years Hammond left to become an NHL scout for 17 years and had his name etched on the Stanley Cup as part of the New York Rangers win in the 1994 Stanley Cup Final. Hammond died in 2009 after a long fight with cancer.
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Who was Herb Hammond?
American ice hockey coach (1939-2009)
When was Herb Hammond born?
Herb Hammond was born on 5 December 1939 in Boston.
When did Herb Hammond die?
Herb Hammond died on 23 July 2009 in Fort Gratiot.
What was Herb Hammond's occupation?
Herb Hammond was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Herb Hammond?
Herb Hammond was American.
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