Charlie DeArmond

Charles Hommer DeArmond
(Hummer)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut September 19, 1903
• Final Game September 27, 1903
• Born February 13, 1877 in Okeana, OH USA
• Died December 17, 1933 in Morning Sun, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Charlie "Hummer" DeArmond played 11 games at third base for the 1903 Cincinnati Reds and hit .282.

The regular third baseman that year was Harry Steinfeldt, who had one of his best years. DeArmond was a year older than Steinfeldt.

DeArmond's middle name was Hommer, which may explain where the nickname "Hummer" came from.

There was also a Charles E. DeArmond who played several years in the minors between 1902-06.

Charlie's obituary indicates he had been in failing health during his last year, and died of pneumonia. He was "well known in Hamilton" (Hamilton, OH). According to the site about his death, his career was shortened by rheumatism. Source: Find a Grave.