Career
Hammond played for Butt Lane Star before joining Portuguese Vale in the summer of 1914. He made his debut in the Staffordshire Senior Cup semi-finals, in a 3–3 draw with Birmingham Reserves on 16 November 1914. He became the regular keeper for the club in November 1917 and held on to the #1 jersey until new signing Alfred Bourne took the number 1 spot as the club were re-elected to the Football League in October 1919.
Hammond featured in two Second Division games in 1919-1920 and four in 1920-1921.
During his time at The Old Recreation Ground, Hammond played 48 war league, 11 war cup, 9 Central League, and 2 Staffs Cup games before being released in summer 1921.