Career History of Hamp Pool

Full Name: Hamp Pool
Date of Birth: March 11, 1915
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)

Professional Career

• Team: Chicago Bears (CHB)
  Years: 1940-1941
  Highlights: Hamp Pool joined the Chicago Bears in 1940, contributing to the team's strong defensive lineup during his tenure. The Bears went on to win the NFL Championship in 1940, a significant achievement in Pool's early career.
• Team: Miami Seahawks (MIA)
  Years: 1946
  Highlights: After a hiatus due to World War II, Pool played for the Miami Seahawks in 1946, the team's inaugural season. Although the Seahawks struggled and eventually folded after one season, Pool's participation marked an important chapter in the team's history.

Legacy and Accomplishments

• Part of the 1940 NFL Championship-winning Chicago Bears team.
• Played during a transformative era in the NFL, witnessing the evolution of the game.
• Known for his defensive skills in an era when the game was heavily focused on running plays.

Hamp Pool's career, while not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, was significant in the context of the teams he played for and the historical moments he was part of.