Oscar Hammerstein II Romberg; but he is best known for his collaborations with Richard Rodgers, as the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein which include "Oklahoma!", "Carousel", "South Pacific", "The King and I", and "The Sound of Music". Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was born in New York City, the son of Alice Hammerstein (née Nimmo) and theatrical manager William Hammerstein. His grandfather was the German theatre impresario Oscar Hammerstein I. His father was from a Jewish family, and his mother was the daughter of Scottish and English parents. He was raised Episcopalian. Although Hammerstein's father managed the Victoria Theatre for his father and was
Mike Hammerstein the 1984 season, Hammerstein registered 53 tackles, two fumble recoveries, and an interception. In his final year at Michigan, Hammerstein started all 12 games at defensive tackle. Hammerstein was paired on the defensive line with Mark Messner in 1985. Led by Hammerstein and Messner, the 1985 team went 10-1-1 and finished the year ranked #2 in the nation. The defense has been described as the best defense in the history of Michigan football. During the 1985 season, he tied Michigan's single season record for tackles for losses with 23 and set the record for yardage lost, sacking opponents for 112