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Harry Hulmes Obituary
Harry III, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb 21, 2016 with his wife and children by his side.
Harry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara Lockhart Hulmes; two daughters, Linda Sleet (Randy) and Terry Daroca (Gabe); a son, Rich Hulmes (Sheryl); six grandchildren, Cory VanHoose (Stephanie), Erin VanHoose, Kelsey Daroca, Kyle Daroca, Ryan Hulmes, Chris Hulmes; two great-grandchildren, Mea and Xander VanHoose; and two brothers, Jay and Don Hulmes.
A native of Philadelphia, Harry was born on July 20, 1927. He graduated from Northeast High School before entering the US Navy. During World War II, he served 3 years as a radarman in the South Pacific and Persian Gulf theatres. After serving his country proudly, Harry returned to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, earning a B.A. degree with honors in journalism.
His life long career was dedicated to sports, which began in 1954 with the Baltimore Orioles as Assistant Business Manager. He then obtained a position at Bucknell University as the Sports Information Director. He began his career with the National Football League as the Baltimore Colts' Business Manager in 1958. Harry served in various positions during his 12 years with the Colts, including Public Relations Director and General Manager, and enjoyed 2 NFL Championships. In 1970, he joined the New Orleans Saints (13 years) as Director of PR and Assistant General Manager, and later served as Director of Player Personnel and VP of Administration. In 1983, he joined the Arizona Wranglers (USFL) for 1 year as Chief Operating Officer. In 1984, he joined the New York Giants as Special Assistant to the General Manager. After retiring in 1998 from his post, he remained active with the Giants until 2009, as a player personnel scout (Scout Emeritus), one of his previous duties. With the Giants, he had the pleasure of celebrating 3 Super Bowl Championships. Harry's incredible career included 50 years in the NFL.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or charity of your choice.
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Dave Mann
February 28, 2016
To Barbara, Linda, Terry, Rich & Family:
I was privileged and honored to know Harry for 40 years, dating to our time with the New Orleans Saints. He became a dear friend, who shared his love of baseball and boysenberry pie with me. So much so, that in 1987, when the N.Y. Giants came to L.A. to play the Raiders, I presented him with a fresh baked boysenberry pie. He later admitted it never made it home, as he devoured it on the team place. And he's probably searching in heaven for a boysenberry pie to call his own.
Another memory was discovering a photo of Harry with NFL founder George Halas taken at the NFL Draft at the old Sherman House Hotel in Chicago in the early 60's. I told Linda about it and she acquired it to surprise her father and it may have been one of his most treasured possessions. But he truly cherished everyone in his family.
I can tell you this. People like Harry come along once in a lifetime. I'll remember his smile and laughter and most of all, his friendship. We talked often the past few years and his passing is a huge loss for all of you and his friends, including me.
I'm just so glad I got to know him for as long as I did and realize what true friendship means.
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