His career in sports spanned six decades, from 1954 to 2008, including as general manager of the Baltimore Colts from 1967 to 1969.
[1] He attended Northeast High School before entering the United States Navy in World War II.
[2] Upon completing his military service, Hulmes attended the University of Pennsylvania where he earned a degree in journalism.
Hulmes began his career in sports administration with the Baltimore Orioles, where he was the Assistant Business Manager during the 1954 season.
[1] After leaving the Orioles, Hulmes went to Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where he served as the university's [[Sports information director |Sports Information Director]] for three years, from 1955 to 1957.
He was demoted to assistant general manager when Don Klosterman was hired by the Colts on January 6, 1970.