Heimbigner earns "Spirit of the Games" award

The Washington State Senior Games will recognize Spokane businessman and lifetime athlete Jon Heimbigner in July with its premier “Spirit of the Games” Award.

“Jon Heimbigner exemplifies what hard work, dedication, and leadership mean to team sports,” said Washington State Senior Games President Jack Kiley, when announcing the award last month in Olympia.

“His enthusiasm contributes to the growth of the Games,” Kiley said.

For the past 13 years Heimbigner has traveled annually from Spokane, bringing one or two basketball teams with him to Olympia to compete in the Washington State Senior Games...