Hartman Sid Vedic birth chart profile
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Hartman Sid

• Remembering (Oct 18, 2020)

★ March 15, 1920 · Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Uttara Ashadha
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Biography

Who is Hartman Sid?

American sports journalist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the WCCO 830 AM radio station. For 20 years, he was also a panelist on the weekly television program Sports Show with Mike Max which aired Sunday nights at 9:30 p.m. on WUCW 23 in the Twin Cities metro area. He wrot for the Star Tribune for 75 years until his death in 2020. After an unsuccessful stint as a vacuum cleaner salesman, 27-year-old Hartman became the acting general manager of the Minneapolis Lakers in 1947. Hartman helped build what would become the first dynasty in the NBA. Hartman was a popular, widely read and widely heard sports columnist throughout his career. For seven decades, Hartman served as the "radio and print voice of Minnesota sports." On 11 September 1945, Hartman wrote his first column for the Star Tribune newspaper and would continue writing columns with the newspaper until his death in 2020. From 1955 until his death, Hartman also appeared as a radio sportscaster and commentator on Minneapoliss WCCO Radio. One of the elements of his style – often caricatured by local comics and other radio personalities – was his habit while interviewing a sports figure of referring to him or her as "my close personal friend". Hartman published two books, Sid!: The Sports Legends, the Inside Scoops, and the Close Personal Friends, an autobiography, and Sid Hartmans Great Minnesota Sports Moments. Hartman married Barbara Balfour in 1964. They divorced in 1972. Hartmans son Chad Hartman also has a radio show on WCCO. He also had an adopted daughter Chris Schmitt. In December 2016, Hartman was hospitalized in Minneapolis after falling and breaking his right hip. He underwent surgery to repair his hip the following day. Hartman turned 100 in March 2020. He had 21,149 bylines by that time. He died later that year on 18 October. His final column was published by the Star Tribune that same day. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Public Profile: Hartman Sid

Born: March 15, 1920 — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Biographical Snapshot

Sid Hartman (often referenced as Sid Hartman in public discourse) was a prominent figure in Minnesota sports journalism. He is best known as a longtime columnist for the Star Tribune and a fixture in Twin Cities sports media. His career spanned multiple decades, during which he built a reputation for insider access, long-standing relationships with coaches and players, and a distinctive voice in local sports coverage.

His public profile extended beyond the print page to radio and television appearances, contributing to the broader culture of Minnesota sports reporting. Hartman’s influence helped shape how sports news was discussed in the region, and he remained a recognizable personality to generations of fans and aspiring journalists.

Family note: Hartman’s son Chad Hartman is also a public media figure, continuing some aspects of the family’s involvement in Minnesota sports media.

News and Public Attention

  • Hartman received extensive media coverage throughout his career and into his later years as a veteran voice in Minnesota sports journalism.
  • Following his passing, reputable outlets published tributes and retrospectives highlighting his impact on reporting, broadcasting, and the local sports community.
  • His legacy is frequently referenced in discussions of Minnesota media history, especially in the context of the Star Tribune’s sports section and Twin Cities broadcasting circles.

Social Media Details

There is no widely recognized official personal social media profile maintained by Hartman Sid. Public-facing discourse about Hartman now commonly occurs through the Star Tribune, local media retrospectives, and posts by family members or colleagues. Fans and historians may share archival clips and tribute content on various platforms, but these are not official profiles managed by Hartman himself.

Public Projects and Legacy

  • Legacy through journalism: Hartman is remembered for a long-running presence in Minnesota sports media, contributing to the regional conversation about teams, games, and athletes over many years.
  • Archival and retrospective work: In the years surrounding and after his career, media outlets and historians have produced retrospective pieces and archival clips that explore his influence on coverage styles and access in sports journalism.
  • Influence on upcoming journalists: As a veteran figure, Hartman’s career is cited as an example of dedication to local reporting, personal connections within the sports community, and longevity in a demanding industry.

Additional Context

  • Full name commonly rendered as Sid Hartman; widely known in Minnesota as a defining voice of local sports journalism.
  • His work and persona contributed to the cultural fabric of Twin Cities sports culture and media history.
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Which Raj Yogas are in Hartman Sid's birth chart?

4 FOUND

Hartman Sid's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Hartman Sid live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Hartman Sid, in order.

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Venus / Rahu / Sun
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What do Hartman Sid's numerology numbers say?

Hartman Sid's core numbers are Destiny 4, Soul Urge 4, Personality 4, Kabbalah Number 3.

◎Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

❖Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

∞Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1964
Relationship
Marriage 1964 (Barbara Balfour)
1965
Family
Change in family responsibilities 29 May 1965 (Birth of son, Chad)
1972
Relationship
Divorce dates 1972 (Barbara Balfour)
1972
Death
Death of Father 1972
1972
Death
Death of Mother 1972
2007
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 15 May 2007 (Autobiography "Sid!")
2016
Health
Accident (Non-fatal) December 2016 (Fell and broke his right hip)
2020
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 18 October 2020 (Age 100)
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