The other original "race day coordinator" from 1976 until his death in 1982, was Alceste Richard Ory. Club members called Al the "water boy of New Orleans" for adding water and aid stations to many of our races. Legend holds that it was Al who introduced the idea of a free "Hump Day Fun Run" (which is in current form our summer two mile series) and the concept of a post-race party with cold adult beverages. During races Al was so inspirational to other runners he became known as "Coach Ory." Al and Harold were a team when they were our volunteer race coordinators, and it is more than fitting that they should enter our Hall of Fame together. In fond remembrance of a wonderful innovator for the club, The NOTC inducts Al Ory into our Hall of Fame.