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For more information, contact:
The St. Louis Sports Commission
314-992-0687
dbray@stlouissports.org
The Lamkin file
Name: Walter R. Lamkin
Occupation: Attorney with McCarthy, Leonard, Kaemmerer, Owen,
Lamkin & McGovern L.C. in Chesterfield, Mo.
Hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Education: Graduate of Colorado State University (B.A. in communications)
with a law degree from the University of Missouri.
Family: Wife Linda, daughters Killian (15), Kathrine (13) and
Gibson (11), son Russell (9).
Favorite Team: Whichever St. Louis team is "in season."
Lamkin’s notable achievements with the Sports Commission:
- Served as the Commission’s vice chair since 1998. Also held
two terms as the organization’s secretary.
- A Sports Commission member since 1993.
- Submitted the legal papers for the organization’s incorporation
in 1993.
- Serves on the Commission’s Executive Committee and Special
Events Committee; previously was chairman of the organization’s
Nominating Committee.
- Helped set up the charter for the St. Louis Sports Foundation, the
Commission’s charitable affiliate.
While Lamkin served as vice chair, the Sports Commission:
- Successfully hosted a prestigious lineup of events, including the
1998 U.S. Open — Track & Field’s Farewell to JJK; 1998
Big 12 Conference Football Championship Game; 1999 State Games of
America; 1999 SLU-Mizzou Bud Light Showdown; 2000 NCAA Wrestling Championships;
and the 2000 U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
- Produced the Firstar Century of Saint Louis Sports Celebration in
November 1999
- Finished in the financial black in 1999 and 2000; its previous year-end
surplus had come in 1994.
- Celebrated St. Louis’ selection as America’s Best Sports
City by The Sporting News.
By the Numbers:
- 2: Length of term in years Lamkin will serve as Sports
Commission chair.
- 3: Years Lamkin served as vice chair.
- 6: Olympic medals won between Lamkin and Chair Emeritus
Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
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