Harrie Dadmun

Harrie Holland Dadmun was an American stockbroker and professional football player.

Harrie Dadmun
Position:Tackle, End, Guard
Personal information
Born:(1894-06-25)June 25, 1894
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Died:September 15, 1980(1980-09-15) (aged 86)
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College:Tufts University
Harvard University
Career history
Player stats at PFR

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 was the firm's president until his retirement in the 1970s.[2]

Personal life

Dadmun resided in Arlington for many years. He was 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]

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References
  1. "DADMUN HARVARD CAPTAIN.; Right Guard Succeeds Gilman as Leader of Football Team". The New York Times. March 18, 1916. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  2. "Harrie Dadmun, Was Stockbroker, Football Captain At Harvard; At 86". The Boston Globe. September 17, 1980.


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