Category: In Memoriam

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". He'd picked up the sport at 52, and at the time, he'd already captured 15 national gold medals, 11 of those in singles. Nearly 15 years later, and just shy of 92, this lauded Master's athlete passed away in his hometown of Plano, Texas on May 22, 2019. He'd been inducted into the NMRA Hall of Fame in 1996 and gone on for another quarter century of living his best life in the sport. After a brief tour of active duty in Army service, Joe's career kept him involved in Army & Air Force Exchange services. A native of New York, he moved to the Dallas metro area in 1969 and retired from a career in industrial engineering in 1988. He met and married his wife Jo Worrell in 2001...

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. Air Force (1955-59) and in the U.S. Navy (1959-64) and traveled the world. He was an avid golfer with 18 documented holes in one, as well as a local, state, national and world racquetball champion. He was a long-time supporter of NMRA and was inducted into the Capital Area Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. [ Penn Live article & obituary ]...

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. Many children, many grandchildren, many great grandchildren, lots of loving relatives, and very many loving friends. Fortunately, God granted us a gentle unwinding process. It has meant so much to me to share the love of my life with you. Thank you all for your support and contributions over the years. Your prayers on Grace's behalf are appreciated, as well as prayers for our family during this transitional time. Fear not, rejoice, Grace is with her creator in Heaven this day. -  Bob McAdam...

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 welcome and familiar face at nearly every NMRA event, and was honored as a 2008 Hall of Fame inductee. He was a career Navy man, a devoted husband, father, and friend to so many. His last competition was with the Men of October event in Sun City Arizona, and he will always be in our thoughts and memory (along with Phyllis, his soul mate and love of his life). His life and times are chronicled in his obituary and in an article published in the Colorado Springs Gazette....