Hammer started his 40 career as catcher, DH and 1st basemen playing softball at Raymond Elementary School in the back of the building on concrete in 1969. Then in Stateway Park with the Matador Pro’s in 1970 until 1977 and then in Washington Parks Sunday Best from 1978 until the team broke up in 1982. Joined the big leagues in 1983 with the Unknown Wild Bunch, playing in Avalon, Ogden, Hamilton and Washington Parks. In 1983 with a manager change to Coach Arthur Cooper they were the first team to win the Black World Series held in Comiskey Park.1988 the name and players changed to the LA Posse. This team transformed into a South side powerhouse with a stronger defense and a stabilized offense which used speed, opposite field hitting and power becoming one of the best Southside teams during our era. They competed in Clyde Park, Mount Prospect and all the no gloves tournaments sponsored by Budweiser Beer Company. He also played with a few other teams in Washington and Dunbar parks. But he feels blessed… Posse For Life and POSSE Up.
