Hall of Fame
A former student-athlete in football and a longtime supporter to Western Oregon University and the athletic department. He has been instrumental in many projects and events throughout the
years that have helped student-athletes achieve success both in the classroom and in competition as well. Over the years, his family has provided scholarship dollars to give many student-athletes the opportunity to attend Western Oregon University. When the stands at McArthur Field burned down in 1975, Hamersly organized several former student-athletes and community members to assist in the building of the current stadium. He and his wife also answered the call when a new library was needed.The building the family backed financially now bears their name.
