# National Masters Racquetball Association > Embracing Lifelong Fun and Fitness ## Posts - [John O’Donnell, 1929 – 2026](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/john-odonnell-1929-2026/): 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. - [Harold “Cap” Hiles, 1928 – 2025](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/harold-cap-hiles-1928-2025/): Harold “Cap” L. Hiles, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. - [Jerry Northwood, 1936 – 2024](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/jerry-northwood-1936-2024/): Long time Master’s competitor Jerry Northwood passed away at the age of 87, at his home in Crawfordville, Florida on June 30, 2024. - [HOF 2025 | Cole & Gomar Inducted](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/hof-2025-cole-gomar-inducted/): 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. - [Barry Hendricks, 1946 – 2024](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/barry-hendricks-1946-2024/): 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. - [Frankly … That’s Commitment](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/commitment/): Mark Frank fits neatly into the NMRA demographic. - [Attention Donors!](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/attention-donors/): ,,, and secondly, let you know that your tax-deductible donation letters have been emailed. - [Latin American MRA Rollout](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/lamra/): Good ideas generate good partners … and it was only a matter of time until the successful NMRA round-robin format became an international franchise. - [HOF 2020 | Alatorre-Martin & Taddonio](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/hof-2020-induction-ready/): Hard at work despite the pandemic, the NMRA Hall of Fame Committee and Board of Directors selected a pair of tour veterans for formal HOF induction in 2020. - [NMRA Supports LIVE LIKE JOHN](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/nmra-supports-live-like-john/): In a nationwide racquetball initiative supporting military and veteran causes as well as high school and junior racquetball programs; the IRT, LPRT, MACS, NMRA, and USAR announced today their collective support of Live Like John (LLJ) as the non-profit organization plans a number of racquetball events and activities beginning in 2021. - [HOF 2019 | Marcia Richards](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/hof-2019-marcia-richards/): Long-time NMRA player Marcia Richards was formally inducted into the NMRA Hall of Fame at our tournament banquet in Atlanta. - [HOF 2019 | Baker, Grisz & Dzuik](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/2019-hall-of-fame-inductions-baker-grisz-dzuik/): Again in 2019, the committee of NMRA Hall of Fame voters chose several inductees for our prestigious Hall of Fame. - [HOF 2018 | Four inducted in Denver](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/hof-2018-four-inducted-in-denver/): 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. - [Joe Lambert, 1927 – 2019](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/in-passing-joe-lambert/): In 2005, Joe Lambert was 77 and already billed as one of the sport’s most decorated players, in the Dallas Morning News SportsDay Collin County feature “Plano Resident still commands the Court”. - [HOF 2017 | Leonard & Martin](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/leonard-martin-inducted-hof-2017/): In ceremonies at the 2017 International Championships in West Allis, Gladys Leonard was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Athlete category. - [HOF 2017 | Andy Gomer](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/andy-gomer-hall-of-fame-2017/): Andy Gomer of Arlington, Virginia, has never been to an NMRA event and yet, he is one of our staunchest supporters and fans. - [Betts & Tilbury invest in IRT](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/betts-tilbury-invest-in-irt/): The men’s professional International Racquetball Tour and the IRT Network have combined forces with an investor group that includes NMRA Hall of Famers Rick Betts and Cindy Tilbury of Malibu, California. - [Hall of Fame Election Process](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/hall-of-fame-election/): Each year, a Hall of Fame election is conducted under the direction of program chair and former Board Member Leonard Sonnenberg (HOF 2016), who begins by reviewing the competitive record of every member of the NMRA. - [HOF 2017 | Carmen Alatorre-Martin](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/carmen-alatorre-martin-hof-2017/): Surrounded by her family – son Quinton, husband Curtis and daughter Kristy – Carmen Alatorre-Martin was inducted into the NMRA Hall of Fame in March 2017. - [2017 Nationals Conclude](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/2017-nationals-conclude/): Arlington, Texas | March 22-25, 2017: The 2017 NMRA National Championships wrapped up at the famous Maverick Athletic Club, after fielding 93 players in 15 brackets of exhausting competition, and awarding dozens of gold medals to top-flight masters athletes. - [McAdam Sets Record](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/mcadam-sets-record/): Bob McAdam was inducted into the NMRA Hall of Fame in 2005, and has plenty of court time under his belt. - [In Passing: Grant “Spoony” Morrill](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/in-passing-grant-spoony-morrill/): Sad News | Grant Morrill, Jr. Passes, 10/09/16. - [Future Fund Growth](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/future-fund-growth/): The NMRA serves its membership by hosting three tournaments per year in alternative locations. - [In Passing: Grace McAdam](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/test-1/): Sad News | Grace McAdam Passes, 02/25/16. - [HOF 2015 | Bruce Adams](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/bruce-adams-hof-2015/): Bruce Adams, of Crestview, Florida (formerly of Oklahoma) was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the NMRA International Championships held at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, in July of 2015. - [In Passing: Dick Kincade](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/in-passing-dick-kincade/): Sad News | Dick Kincade passes, 02/12/15 in Divide, Colorado. Dick Kincade passed away February 12, 2015, peacefully at his home, at the age of 89. - [In Passing: Ben Marshall](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/in-passing-ben-marshall/): Sad News | Oldest NMRA Member Ben Marshall passed, 09/08/13, after a brief illness. - [In Passing: Gene Grapes](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/in-passing-gene-grapes/): Sad News | Gene Grapes, NMRA Charter Member Passes, 09/07/12, in Irwin, Pennsylvania. - [HOF 2012 | Tom Curran](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/tom-curran-hof-2012/): July 20, 2012 / Raleigh, NC: Tom Curran, past president and long time member of the NMRA was inducted into its Hall of Fame in ceremonies held at the Carmichael Gym on the NC State University Campus. - [Winings Named 2012 Sportsman](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/winings-named-2012-sportsman/): John Winings was awarded the 2012 NMRA Sportsman of the Year Award at banquet ceremonies held for the NMRA Championships in Provo/Orem Utah. - [HOF 2011 | Marshall & O’Donnell](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/marshall-odonnell-2011/): July 2011, Brea, Calif.: Celebrated by a commemorative slide show tribute that covered their long and inspiring lives, Ben Marshall and John O’ Donnell were inducted into the NMRA Hall of Fame at the International Championships banquet. - [HOF 2010 | Amos Rosenbloom](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/amos-rosenbloom-2010/): July 2010, Allentown, Pa.: Amos Rosenblum was recognized for his leadership and contributions to the NMRA and the sport during a career that spanned over 40 years of playing. ## Pages - [Resources](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/contact/resources/): Racquetball organizations, tours, equipment makers and NMRA documents. - [Contact](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/contact/): Questions, comments or ideas about the NMRA. - [Sponsorship](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/giving-2/sponsorship/): Thank you to the companies who support masters racquetball. - [Future Fund](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/giving-2/giving/): Building a steady stream of new masters players. - [Giving](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/giving-2/): Your gifts support the tournament experience and the future of the sport. - [In Memoriam](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/news/in-memoriam/): Remembering the players and friends who made masters racquetball what it is. - [Racquet Racket](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/news/racquet-racket/): The NMRA newsletter: news, photos, previews and tournament information. - [News](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/news/): Stories, Hall of Fame news and tributes from the NMRA. - [Latin American MRA](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/competition/lamra/): The Latin American Masters Racquetball Championships in Guatemala. - [Results & Video](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/competition/results/): Results and video from every NMRA championship since 2007. - [Championships](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/competition/annual-championships/): Three NMRA championships a year, round-robin format, for players 40 and over. - [Tournaments](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/competition/): Championships, results and video. - [Hall of Fame](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/about/hall-of-fame/): The best of the best of masters racquetball. - [Board of Directors](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/about/board-of-directors/): The volunteers who run the NMRA and its championships. - [About](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/about/): Competitive racquetball for men and women 40 and older since 1971. - [Home](https://nmra.gerardoduenas.com/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)