Mention of the two young Hammond brothers by Doriley in the other thread reminded me of this guy - Jim Hammond please log in to view this image Known as the 'Galloping Hairpin' because of his unusual physique, Jim was fast, clever with the ball and possessed a terrific shot. For many years he held Fulham’s aggregate goalscoring record with 150, a tally which was finally beaten by Bedford Jezzard in the mid-1950s. Hammond scored 31 goals as Fulham took the Third Division South title in 1931/32 and also played in the Club's FA Cup run of 1936. Before joining Fulham, he represented Sussex at only 16 years of age and also gained an England Cricket Amateur international cap. He was named as 12th man when England played Austria in 1932 but never won a full cap. However he did have a fine career as a country cricketer, playing 196 matches for Sussex between 1928 and 1946. He became a first-class umpire at the same time as John Arnold in 1961. Within a week in July 1985, both Hammond and his Fulham strike partner, Ronnie Rooke, died. Hammond was 77 years of age.
Interesting article Cottager, I am old enough and privileged to see who in my opinion was our best C/F Bedford Jezzard. around about 300 appearances and 154 goals. His heading ,speed , and powerful shots made him the Vardy/Kane of his day.
Too true rosc, Beddy was quite something. Mind you that's me just going from the history books - I can only speak for him as Fulham's manager and sharing his annoyance when Trinder went behind his back an sold Alan Mullery to Spurs.
Did we have a defence in those days? I was tempted to ask Les Strong to come out of retirement the other day!
One of the best Cravingawin. Joe Buccazi. Harry Freeman. both having won caps, followed by George Cohen & Jim Langley and a great stalwart in goal Tony Macedo & Ian Black
