Biography

Michael Hamel has worked in the software and computer technology industry for over 25 years. In his spare time he indulges his other passions, including reading and researching many aspects of American history. Michael is also an avid sports fan (of Boston’s four major professional teams, naturally) and collector, and is particularly interested in the intersection of sports history with local and national history. A native Rhode Islander and graduate of the University of Rhode Island, he has contributed to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) Games Project, The Online Review of Rhode Island History, the web site Basketball-Reference.com, and occasionally posts sports-related articles on his personal web site (michaelhamel.net). He now lives in Massachusetts.

Articles for the SABR Games Project
2024: May 22, 1983: Red Sox lose to Twins despite 10 innings of stellar relief by Bob Stanley
2018: June 13, 1947: First Night Game at Fenway Park
2014: 1946 Red Sox vs. American League All-Stars
2014: 1981 All-Star Game

Articles for The Online Review of Rhode Island History
2017: Pittsburgh Steelers Make Rhode Island Their Summer Home, 1964 to 1966


I’m a writer by choice, not by profession or training. My day job is in the wonderful world of software development for one of the country’s larger engineering companies, where I keep projects on track and my managers at bay. But my real passion is American history, especially sports history. Over the past decade I have used this site to showcase my hobby. Most of the content is basketball-related, but you will also find articles on baseball and New England-related sports history.

You can reach me by email: michael {dot} hamel {at} gmail {dot} com or on twitter.

-Mike


Articles (self-published)

Box Score Collections

Books (self-published as .pdfs)

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