Herbert Blumer
American sociologist, player of American football (1900–1987).
The record
Herbert Blumer was an American sociologist, player of American football. Born on 7 March 1900 in St. Louis, Blumer died on 13 April 1987 in Danville at the age of 87.
Positions held include President of the American Sociological Association (1956). Blumer played for Missouri Tigers football and Chicago Cardinals. Notable works include Symbolic Interactionism: Perspective and Method. Blumer studied at University of Chicago and Webster Groves High School. Honours include W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award.
With a Wikipedia article in 25 languages, Herbert Blumer is No. 56,095 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 March 1900, St. Louis
- Died
- 13 April 1987, Danville (aged 87)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Sociologist, psychologist, American football player
- Field
- Sport
- Education
- University of Chicago, Webster Groves High School
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 25
Did you know
Was 56 when first president of the American Sociological Association (1956).
Lived to 87.
Shares a birthday with Alessandro Manzoni and Maurice Ravel.
One of 140 people in the Index born in St. Louis, with T. S. Eliot.
Has a Wikipedia article in 25 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1956President of the American Sociological Association
Teams
- —Missouri Tigers football
- —Chicago Cardinals
Honours and works
Awards
- W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award1983
Notable works
- Symbolic Interactionism: Perspective and Method
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- Wikidata Q729554 (facts, CC0)
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