Childhood and Education Journey of Cole Hamels in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Cole Hamels. A timeline of key moments.
Cole Hamels, nicknamed "Hollywood", is a retired American professional baseball pitcher. He played in MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies (2006-2015), Texas Rangers (2015-2018), Chicago Cubs (2018-2019), and Atlanta Braves (2020). He had a notable career as a left-handed pitcher, known for his time with the Phillies.
December 27, 1983: Cole Hamels Born
On December 27, 1983, Colbert Michael Hamels was born. He is an American former professional baseball pitcher, nicknamed "Hollywood."
2005: Broke Hand in Bar Fight
In 2005, Cole Hamels broke his pitching hand in a bar fight before the season began, impacting his career.
December 31, 2006: Married Heidi Strobel
On December 31, 2006, Cole Hamels married Heidi Strobel, who was a contestant on Survivor: The Amazon.
2009: Formed the Hamels Foundation
Cole Hamels formed the Hamels Foundation in 2009 with a mission of uplifting the lives of children, families & communities across the globe through the power of education.
2010: Hamels 'Found His Game'
After a disappointing 2009 season, Cole Hamels 'found his game' in 2010.
2011: Elbow and Hernia Surgeries
During the 2011 off-season, Cole Hamels underwent surgeries on his elbow and to repair a hernia.
2012: Ready to Pitch
By the start of Spring training in 2012, Cole Hamels had recovered from elbow and hernia surgeries.
2014: Newtown Square Home Built
In 2014, Cole Hamels and his wife built a home in Newtown Square where they resided with their children.
2017: Hamels Donates Mansion to Charity
In 2017, Cole Hamels and his wife donated their 32,000-square-foot Missouri mansion, valued at $10 million, to Camp Barnabas, a Christian charity for children with special needs.
2018: Hamels' Joked about Yankee Fans
Years later, in 2018, Hamels joked that Yankee fans love him due to the fact that he helped them win the series.
2021: Put Home Up For Sale
In 2021, Cole Hamels and his wife put their Newtown Square home up for sale.
2021: Resigned from the Hamels Foundation
In 2021, Cole Hamels resigned from the organization (Hamels Foundation), and it was re-named as "Uplift Malawi".
2024: Hamels Divorced
In 2024, Cole Hamels and his wife officially divorced.
