Mia Hamm
Personal information
Full name	Mariel Margaret Hamm
Date of birth	March 17, 1972 (1972-03-17) (age 36)
Place of birth	Selma, Alabama, U.S.
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Playing position	Forward
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1989-1993 2001-2003	North Carolina Tar Heels Washington Freedom	00? (103) 049 0(25)
National team2
1987-2004	United States	275 (158)
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Olympic medal record
Competitor for  United States
Women's Football (soccer)
Gold	Atlanta 1996	Team Competition
Silver	Sydney 2000	Team Competition
Gold	Athens 2004	Team Competition

Mia Hamm (born Mariel Margaret Hamm on March 17, 1972 in Selma, Alabama) is a former American soccer player. Playing for many years as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team, she scored more international goals in her career than any other player, male or female, in the history of the sport (158). Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Football (soccer) has been included in every Summer Olympic Games except 1896 and 1932 as a mens competition sport. ... The 1996 Summer h Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Final results for the Football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia. ... The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games celebrated in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... The football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic Games football tournament. ... The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ... The football (soccer) tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on August 11, (two days before the opening ceremony), and ended on August 28. ... is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Selma is a city in Alabama located on the banks of the Alabama River in Dallas County, Alabama, of which it is the county seat. ... Soccer redirects here. ... This article is about association football players. ... First International Italy 1–0 USA (Jesolo, Italy; 18 August 1985) Largest win USA 12–0 Mexico (Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 18 April 1991) USA 12–0 Martinique (Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 20 April 1991) Worst defeat USA 0–4 Brazil (Hangzhou, China; 27 September 2007) World Cup Appearances 5...

Hamm eventually became one of the most famous women athletes in the world, an iconic symbol of women's sports, and an inspiration and role model to a generation of sports-minded girls. She was named the women's FIFA World Player of the Year the first two times that award was given (in 2001 and 2002), and is listed as one of FIFA's 125 best living players (as chosen by Pelé). She retired from the sport in 2004, when she played her last game in the 2004 Fan Celebration Tour to commemorate the US's Women's National team's victory in the 2004 Olympics. In 2007, her first year of eligibility, she was selected for induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame by having 137 votes of the 141 ballots cast. Women's Professional Soccer, a professional soccer league that plans to launch in 2009, features Hamm's silhouette in its logo.^[1] Womens sport(s) include amateur and professional competitions in virtually all sports. ... The FIFA World Player of the Year is a football award given annually to the male and female player who are thought to be the best in the world, based on votes by coaches and captains of international teams. ... This article is about the year. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... This article is about the international association football organization. ... Pele redirects here. ... The National Soccer Hall of Fame is a hall of fame located in Oneonta, New York that honors the best American soccer players, and individuals who have helped build the sport in the United States. ...

Hamm was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on March 11, 2008.^[2] is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

She is the author of Go For the Goal: A Champion's Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life (Harper Collins, 1999). She appeared in the HBO documentary Dare to Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team. For other uses, see HBO (disambiguation). ...

Career

Early years

When she was little, Hamm was very athletic and fast.^{[citation needed]}She played football and basketball in addition to soccer.^{[citation needed]} She started organized soccer at age five, and at age 15 she played for Notre Dame Catholic School's football team in Wichita Falls, Texas.^{[citation needed]} At 15, she settled on soccer as her primary athletic focus. She later moved to northern Virginia to finish her high school career at Lake Braddock Secondary School, living with her uncle until the rest of her family joined her a year later. At age fifteen, Hamm became the youngest player ever to play for the United States national soccer team.^{[citation needed]} United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... This article is about the sport. ... Notre Dame Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic high school, middle school, and elementary school in Wichita Falls, Texas. ... Wichita Falls is a city in Wichita County, Texas, United States. ... Map of Northern Virginia Northern Virginia (NoVA) consists of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties and the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, and Manassas Park. ... Lake Braddock Secondary School is a grade school in Burke, Virginia administered by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). ... First International Unofficial: USA 0 - 1 Canada (Newark, USA; November 28, 1885) Official: Sweden 2 - 3 USA (Stockholm, Sweden; August 20, 1916) Largest win USA 8 - 1 Cayman Islands (Mission Viejo, USA; November 14, 1993) USA 7 - 0 El Salvador (Los Angeles, USA; December 5, 1993) USA 7 - 0 Barbados...

She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,where she was nicknamed "Jordan" by her peers, in reference to another UNC athlete Michael Jordan.^{[citation needed]} She helped the Tar Heels to four NCAA women's championships in five years (she sat out the season of 1991 to concentrate on the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup in China). North Carolina only lost one game in ninety five she played.^[3] She was an All-American and Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year for her last three years. She also won ACC Female Athlete of the Year in 1993 and 1994. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. ... For other persons named Michael Jordan, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation). ... NCAA redirects here. ... The 1991 FIFA Womens World Cup was the first ever edition of the FIFA Womens World Cup. ... The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. ... The Atlantic Coast Conference Athlete of the Year award is given to the male and female athlete who show extraordinary talent throughout the entire season. ...

Women's National Team

In 1991, when the women's national team won the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time, Hamm became the youngest American woman to win a World Cup championship at the age of nineteen. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... The FIFA Womens World Cup 1991 was held in the China and won by the United States womens national football team. ...

In 1993, she was a member of the U.S. women's national college team that played in the 1993 Summer Universiade and lost to China, obtaining the silver medal. She was the leading scorer with six goals. She graduated from college with the all-time records for her conference in goals with 103, assists with 72, and total points with 278. Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... The 1993 Summer Universiade, also known as the XVII Summer Universiade, took place in Buffalo, New York, United States of America. ... The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. ...

On May 22, 1999 Hamm broke the all-time international goal record with her 108th goal in a game against Brazil in Orlando, Florida. Orlando redirects here. ...

In 1999, Nike named the largest building on their corporate campus after Hamm, and that same year she, and the rest of the women on the national team became world champions again by winning the FIFA Women's World Cup. The final match surpassed the Atlanta Olympic final as the most-attended women's sports event, with over 90,000 filling the Rose Bowl. Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Nike, Inc. ... The FIFA Womens World Cup 1999 was held in the United States and won by the host team. ... The Rose Bowl is an outdoor football stadium in Pasadena, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. ...

Also in 1999, Hamm began the Mia Hamm Foundation, dedicated to help with bone marrow research and to help women's sports programs progress. She was inspired to create her foundation by her adoptive brother and original athletic inspiration, Garrett, an Amerasian who died of a bone marrow disease shortly after the 1996 Olympics. She had a friendly game the next day and all the members of her team wore a black armband in memory of her brother. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

On May 14, 2004, she announced her retirement effective after the 2004 Summer Olympics, expressing an interest in starting a family with her husband, Nomar Garciaparra.^[4][5] is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ... Anthony Nomar Garciaparra[1] (born July 23, 1973, in Whittier, California)[2] is an American baseball player who currently plays third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers. ...

In March 2004, Hamm and former U.S.A. teammate Michelle Akers were the only two women, and the only two Americans, named to the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living soccer players selected by Pelé and commissioned by FIFA for that organization's 100th anniversary. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Michelle Akers (born February 1, 1966 in Santa Clara, California) was a leading American soccer player and played on the historic 1999 Womens World Cup victory by the U.S.. She is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. ... Pelé The FIFA 100 is a list of the world-renowned Brazilian striker Pelés choice of the greatest living footballers. Unveiled on March 4, 2004 at a gala ceremony in London, the FIFA 100 marked part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the F... Pele redirects here. ... This article is about the international association football organization. ...

In a friendly game against Australia on July 21, 2004, Hamm scored her 151st international goal; she has long held the record in that category for any player, male or female. This match also marked her 259th international appearance; only her teammate Kristine Lilly has played in more internationals. First International Largest win Worst defeat World Cup Appearances (First in [[Football World Cup |]]) Best result {{{Regional name}}} Appearances {{{Regional cup apps}}} (First in {{{Regional cup first}}}) Best result {{{Regional cup best}}} edit The Australian womens national football team represents Australia in international womens football. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cap (sport). ... Kristine Marie Lilly (born July 22, 1971 in New York City) is an American soccer player, who has been a fixture on the U.S. womens national team since 1987. ...

She helped lead Team USA to a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and was also chosen by her fellow U.S. Olympians to carry the American flag at the Athens Closing Ceremonies. After the Olympics, Hamm and her teammates went on a "farewell tour" of the United States, which finished on December 8, 2004 against Mexico at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. In the game, which the U.S. won 5-0, Hamm assisted on two of the goals. Hamm is one of three longtime national team members who announced their retirement from international play at the end of the tour; the others are longtime captain Julie Foudy and Joy Fawcett (Fawcett did not play due to back surgery after the Olympics). Hamm retired with 158 international goals at age 32. The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ... is the 342nd day of the year (343rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Home Depot Center is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. ... Location of Carson in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1968-02-20 [2] Government  - Mayor Jim Dear [1] Area  - City  18. ... Julie Maurine Foudy (born January 23, 1971 in San Diego, California) was a midfielder for the United States womens national soccer team from 1987 through 2004. ... Joy Lynn Fawcett (born February 8, 1968) is an American professional soccer player. ...

Personal life

Hamm was first married on December 17, 1994 to her college sweetheart Christian Corry, a U.S. Marine Corps pilot, but their marriage was strained by long absences (his as a military aviator and hers in international soccer), and they divorced in 2001. December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea,[1] using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces and is one of seven uniformed services. ... An aircraft carrier is a warship whose main role is to deploy and recover aircraft. ... This article is about the year. ...

Hamm married then-Boston Red Sox Shortstop, current Los Angeles Dodger third baseman Nomar Garciaparra on November 22, 2003 in Goleta, California in a private ceremony. A few hundred guests attended. On March 27, 2007 she gave birth to twin children, Grace Isabella and Ava Caroline. Though born five weeks early, each girl weighed over 5 pounds at birth. ^[6] Twins run in both Hamm and Garciaparra's families.^[7] Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890-present) West Division (1969-present) American Association (1884-1889) National Association (1872-1875) Major league titles World Series titles (6) 1988 â€¢ 1981 â€¢ 1965 â€¢ 1963 1959 â€¢ 1955 NL Pennants (21) 1988 â€¢ 1981 â€¢ 1978 â€¢ 1977 1974 â€¢ 1966 â€¢ 1965 â€¢ 1963 1959 â€¢ 1956 â€¢ 1955 â€¢ 1953 1952 â€¢ 1949 â€¢ 1947... The position of the third baseman “Third base” redirects here. ... Anthony Nomar Garciaparra[1] (born July 23, 1973, in Whittier, California)[2] is an American baseball player who currently plays third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers. ... is the 326th day of the year (327th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also in Spanish, Goleta means schooner. ... is the 86th day of the year (87th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Championships

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References

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External links

• Mia Hamm's U.S. Olympic Team bio, with photos, video
• Mia Hamm Foundation
• Mia Hamm at the Internet Movie Database
• Mia and her mother featured in the documentary film, Apple Pie.
• Athletes for Hope, which Hamm helped found

v • d • e United States squad - 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup Champions (1st Title) 1 Harvey • 2 Heinrichs (c.) • 3 Higgins • 4 Werden • 5 Henry • 6 Chastain • 7 Bates • 8 Hamilton • 9 Hamm • 10 Akers • 11 Foudy • 12 Jennings • 13 Lilly • 14 Biefield • 15 Gebauer • 16 Belkin • 17 Allman • 18 Maslin-Kammerdeiner • Coach: Dorrance

v • d • e United States squad - 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup Third Place 1 Scurry • 2 Staples • 3 Manthei • 4 Overbeck • 5 Roberts • 6 Keller • 7 Rafanelli • 8 Hamilton • 9 Hamm • 10 Akers • 11 Foudy • 12 Jennings • 13 Lilly • 14 Fawcett • 15 Venturini • 16 Milbrett • 17 Lalor • 18 Webber • 19 Cromwell • Coach: DiCicco

v • d • e United States squad - 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Champions (2nd Title) 1 Scurry • 2 Fair • 3 Pearce • 4 Overbeck • 5 Roberts • 6 Chastain • 7 Whalen • 8 MacMillan • 9 Hamm • 10 Akers • 11 Foudy • 12 Parlow • 13 Lilly • 14 Fawcett • 15 Venturini • 16 Milbrett • 17 Fotopoulos • 18 Webber • 19 Ducar • 20 Sobrero • Coach: DiCicco

v • d • e United States squad - 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Third Place 1 Scurry • 2 Bivens • 3 Pearce • 4 Reddick • 5 Roberts • 6 Chastain • 7 Boxx • 8 MacMillan • 9 Hamm • 10 Wagner • 11 Foudy • 12 Parlow • 13 Lilly • 14 Fawcett • 15 Sobrero • 16 Milbrett • 17 Slaton • 18 Mullinix • 19 Hucles • 20 Wambach • Coach: Heinrichs