Lamar Hunt

Lamar Hunt, born August 2, 1932 in El Dorado, Arkansas, is one of the most influential sports promoters in the United States.

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August 2 - 1932 - El Dorado, Arkansas - United States

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The son of oil tycoon H. L. Hunt, Lamar Hunt is a 1956 graduate of The Hill School and Southern Methodist University with a B.S. degree in geology. A college football player and avid sports enthusiast, in 1959 he applied for an National Football League expansion franchise and was turned down. In response, Hunt helped organize the American Football League, which led to the creation of the Super Bowl (the name was coined by Hunt, who got inspiration from his daughter's super ball) and a merger between the leagues in 1970. These events helped shape professional football in the United States and are greatly responsible for its current popularity.

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H. L. Hunt - 1956 - The Hill School - Southern Methodist University - Geology - College football - Sports - 1959 - National Football League - American Football League - Super ball - 1970

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In addition to football, Hunt has also been influential in soccer and tennis, and has contributed to the growth of those sports in the USA. He has been elected to the hall of fame in all three sports.

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Soccer - Tennis

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