Harrie Dadmun
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | June 25, 1894 Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Died: | September 15, 1980 (aged 86) Lincoln, Massachusetts |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Tufts University Harvard University |
| Position: | Tackle, End, Guard |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Harrie Holland Dadmun (June 25, 1894 – September 15, 1980) was an American stockbroker and professional football player.
Early life
Dadmun was born on June 25, 1894 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He played college football at Tufts College. After two years, he transferred to Harvard University. In 1916, he was elected the captain of Harvard squad.[1] That year, Dadmun was named first team All-American by Walter Camp, Walter Eckersall, and Fielding H. Yost and second team All-American by the United Press and International News Service. He graduated in 1917 and joined the United States Navy. He served in France during World War I and was discharged with the rank of ensign.[2]
Professional football
Dadmun spent two years of the American Professional Football Association, the forerunner to the National Football League, with the Canton Bulldogs and the New York Brickley Giants.
Business career
In 1930, Dadmun co-founded the stock brokerage firm of Lang and Dadmun. He served as the firm's president until his retirement in the 1970s.[2]
Personal life
Dadmun resided in Arlington for many years. He served as chairman of the town's school committee. In 1950, he moved to Lincoln, Massachusetts. He died on September 15, 1980 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts.[2]
References
- 1894 births
- 1980 deaths
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- Canton Bulldogs players
- Harvard Crimson football players
- New York Brickley Giants players
- Tufts Jumbos football players
- Sportspeople from Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Players of American football from Massachusetts
- People from Arlington, Massachusetts
- People from Lincoln, Massachusetts