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Hunter Hammer and the founders of his fan club. (Anne Hammer photo)

Rockin’ the arm tattoo with a cousin. (Lisa McDonough photo)

The biggest building block is in place.

As the school starts up a new track and field program during the 2013-2014 season, Trinity Lutheran College in Everett is starting by bringing in The Man, The Myth, the Legend that is Hunter Hammer.

The Coupeville High School grad, a six-foot-seven tower of power who melts down the internet every time he posts pictures of himself riding little kids tricycles or sporting naughty policeman uniforms, was one of five recruits who signed with the school this week.

He’s following coach Mary Parker over from Everett Community College, where he’s been throwing the shot put, discus and hammer for the past two seasons.

Parker is a former NCAA Division 1 All-American who competed at the US Olympic Trials, and she will coach the throwers for Trinity.

Joining Hammer in signing was Fiji-born thrower Tavaita Ruth Bulai and three runners — Colton Austria of Hawaii, Amie Torkelson of Cheney and Camilla Flores of California.

The former Wolf, who finished 6th in the shot and 8th in the discus at the 1A state tourney during his CHS days, earned All-NWAACC honors throwing the discus at EVCC.

Trinity Lutheran is a four-year college that was founded in 1944.