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Stories, Hall of Fame news and tributes from the NMRA.
Press & Media · December 1, 2016
Bob McAdam was inducted into the NMRA Hall of Fame in 2005, and has plenty of court time under his belt. His son Tom McAdam was honored by the National Senior Games Association last year, and you can catch grandson Matt…
In Memoriam · October 10, 2016
Sad News | Grant Morrill, Jr. Passes, 10/09/16. Much-beloved throughout his life and career Grant Morrill, 79, died at the Hershey Medical Center, after many years as “Spoony the Clown” and a Zembo Shrine Clown named “Boss”. Earlier he had served in the U.S.…
Board Business · September 1, 2016
By Mike Grisz, Board Secretary and Future Fund Executive Director The NMRA serves its membership by hosting three tournaments per year in alternative locations. The NMRA Board wants to promote racquetball for its members and to expand our membership and…
In Memoriam · February 26, 2016
Sad News | Grace McAdam Passes, 02/25/16. It is with sadness, but faithful confidence, that I tell you that Grace has stepped forward today to receive her reward in Heaven. Grace lived a very full and complete life, 92 years.…
Hall of Fame · July 30, 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. The former board member was honored by participants from…
In Memoriam · February 15, 2015
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. Dick was a very strong supporter of the sport and especially the NMRA. He was a…
In Memoriam · September 15, 2013
Sad News | Oldest NMRA Member Ben Marshall passed, 09/08/13, after a brief illness. Ben was inducted into the NMRA Hall of Fame in 2011 and will be missed by all of us in the racquetball community.. A comprehensive obituary reports…
In Memoriam · September 15, 2012
Sad News | Gene Grapes, NMRA Charter Member Passes, 09/07/12, in Irwin, Pennsylvania. This pivotal figure in the sport’s history was an early supporter of racquetball, who was later inducted into 1982 USAR Hall of Fame as an amateur athlete/contributor and into…
Hall of Fame · July 20, 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. Tom was honored as the 2012 Inductee for…
Press & Media · March 30, 2012
John Winings was awarded the 2012 NMRA Sportsman of the Year Award at banquet ceremonies held for the NMRA Championships in Provo/Orem Utah. The award is presented to an NMRA member who consistently displays the best qualities of fair play, competition,…
