Inductees

Born: January 21, 1932

The President’s Award was established to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond the norm in their efforts to aid the growth and prominence of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.  Mr. Hamra personifies that criteria.

A leading Springfield attorney and business owner, Hamra has served on many boards and the University of Missouri’s Alumni Athletic Committee.  He was a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s original board of directors.  At the time of his induction, he was served on the Hall of Fame’s Advisory Committee.  In 2011, he served as chairman of the John Kadlec Legend Campaign and in 2013 served on the Steering Committee for the Stormin’ Norman Statue Campaign. Mr. Hamra and his wife June are supporters of numerous athletic programs throughout the state.