GP 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 The wrestling world just lost one of its greatest fans as noted wrestling historian Jay Hammond lost his battle with Esophageal cancer at 4:45 this morning. Please keep him in your prayers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piggy 8 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Sad news. He will be sorely missed by all....RIP Jay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoStNuMbEr 320 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Rest in Peace Jay, you will be missed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smittyfan 42 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Thoughts and prayers to all who knew him. Very sad day... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alwayswrestling 227 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Prayers to his family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyThompsonnum1 101 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Jay was one of the most dedicated and decorated wrestling fans who ever lived. His devotion and passion for the sport is second to few, if any. He was the encyclopedia of wrestling. He will be sorely missed. Keep his memory alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdanforth 8 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Lost a great fan/historian of the sport of wrestling. Prayers for his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superold 34 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Jay was one of the most dedicated and decorated wrestling fans who ever lived. His devotion and passion for the sport is second to few, if any. He was the encyclopedia of wrestling. He will be sorely missed. Keep his memory alive. Â I agree JohnnyT. Good post. Jay Hammond will be missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Marine_Wrestler 245 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Sorry to see this news. Â He provided a lot to college wrestling fans and his efforts are very appreciated and will certainly be missed by a great number of people. Â His history is his legacy, which he left to the sport of collegiate wrestling. Â Thank you Jay Hammond! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetonHallPirate 988 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Sorry to see this news. He provided a lot to college wrestling fans and his efforts are very appreciated and will certainly be missed by a great number of people.  His history is his legacy, which he left to the sport of collegiate wrestling.  Thank you Jay Hammond! Agreed...this is a huge loss to the entire wrestling community. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HurricaneWrestling 1,123 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Jay fought the good fight and finished the course. He kept the faith. Collegiate wrestling fans will always be grateful for his contributions to the sport. May he rest in peace. Â Condolences to all of his family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vsnej 197 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Rest in peace Jay Hammond  Deepest sympathy to his family and friends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyhoyle 2,469 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Very sad day. His book, The History of Collegiate Wrestling, is THE book to own as a wrestling fan. It's also great for high school kids to give them some perspective on the history of their sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheerstress 168 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 I saw this thread this morning, and spent the next hour thumbing through his History of Collegiate Wrestling book that's been on my shelf for the last few years. An amazing amount of depth into the sport and its participants over the years. RIP and thanks for your hard work and efforts, Jay, it's much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wire 23 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Very sad day. His book, The History of Collegiate Wrestling, is THE book to own as a wrestling fan. It's also great for high school kids to give them some perspective on the history of their sport. Â I agree with all of you ... What a sad day. Yet, my 90 yo Dad just loves to read a re-read the old wrestling stories and stats from back in the day. His work and dedication is still alive and well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ideamark 22 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Very sorry to learn of Jay's passing. Â His work, especially with WrestlingStats.com and his epic "History of Collegiate Wrestling" are dependable, go-to sources for a wealth of information not readily available anywhere else. As someone who has spent some time doing research myself, I can only imagine the countless hours he must have spent in libraries and other research facilities, going through old newspapers, brackets and other documents to record and share his discoveries with the rest of us. His tireless efforts will live on for wrestling fans and historians around the world. Â Prayers to his family. Â Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silver-medal 670 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Very sad news. My condolences to all his friends and family. The wrestling community has lost one of its great ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigApple 86 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 I had the pleasure of knowing Jay personally for several years. It was always a pleasure to discuss wrestling history with Jay. I along with many others will miss him greatly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 2 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Very sad. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sse01 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Sad news. Prayers to his family. Can't tell how much time I've spent on Wrestlingstats.com. He'll truly be missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Husker_Du 836 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of a dedicated wrestling historian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fullnelson 129 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of a dedicated wrestling historian. My exact sentiments; I continue to enjoy his excellent portrayal of collegiate wrestling from his book. God Bless his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammer 13 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 God bless him ~ what an honor it was to have known him... and what an amazing historical foundation he laid out for his beloved sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletcher 1,093 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 When God is telling everyone the story about Jacob wrestling with the angel, Jay will be there to correct him on the details and scoring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carp 58 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Two things: There was talk, initiated by him, of how Jay's work would be carried on in his absence. Anyone have any information about this? Second, if there is not some kind of official recognition of his work at the 2014 NCAA tournament, something is amiss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
