Hanesworth, who worked for both the National Sporting Goods Association and Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, died Feb. 28. He was 89. Before beginning his industry career at the NSGA in 1966 as director of retail trade shows, Hanesworth served as a Marine during World War II and graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Early in his career, he found time to start a number of local Little League organizations and the recreation building and ... Log in to view full article.