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Hall of Fame · June 13, 2026
JOHN O’DONNELL … Passing peacefully on April 22, 2026, NMRA Hall of Famer John O’Donnell ended a distinguished and well-lived life at the age of 96. The 34-year military veteran had enlisted right after high school, then flown in the…
Hall of Fame · January 29, 2026
CAP HILES … Harold “Cap” L. Hiles, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Born in Independence, Missouri, on October 24, 1928, Cap lived a life defined by service, craftsmanship, and deep devotion to family and community. Cap…
Hall of Fame · July 23, 2025
The NMRA traditionally schedules its Hall of Fame inductions for the summer event, and it was excited to honor and present plaques to a pair of outstanding Master’s athletes at the Colorado Springs championship. Congratulations! Lars Cole from Grand Rapids,…
Hall of Fame · September 11, 2024
BARRY HENDRICKS – A Life Well Lived … According to a labor-of-love tribute curated by Susan Hendricks and Cheryl Kirk – Barry Michael Hendricks passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 13, 2024.…
Hall of Fame · December 30, 2020
Alatorre-Martin & Taddonio honored in St. Louis Update ! At the 2021 National Championship, both Hall of Famers were recognized at the banquet with these individual presentations: Alatorre-Martin | Taddonio Hard at work despite the pandemic, the NMRA Hall of…
Hall of Fame · May 13, 2020
2019 | Marcia Richards Long-time NMRA player Marcia Richards was formally inducted into the NMRA Hall of Fame at our tournament banquet in Atlanta. It was a rather chilly December evening, but we had a great banquet at the Sonesta…
Hall of Fame · May 12, 2020
Again in 2019, the committee of NMRA Hall of Fame voters chose several inductees for our prestigious Hall of Fame. Two of the newly-elected inductees had their ceremonies at the July NMRA tournament banquet in Chicago. They were: 2019 |…
Hall of Fame · May 11, 2020
Mildred Gwinn (North Carolina) | At the time of nomination, Mildred already boasted 27 total NMRA medals, 18 of them Gold, with no slow-down in sight. Given both her demonstrated ability and continued prospects (!), the pool of voters had…
Hall of Fame · May 10, 2020
2017 | Gladys Leonard In ceremonies at the 2017 International Championships in West Allis, Gladys Leonard was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Athlete category. From Eclectic, Alabama, she spent many years in the Washington, DC area playing…
Hall of Fame · May 10, 2020
2017 | Andy Gomer Andy Gomer of Arlington, Virginia, has never been to an NMRA event and yet, he is one of our staunchest supporters and fans. Over the years, Andy grew to admire the work of Carmen Alatorre-Martin and…
